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01 Jul, 2026

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Kathy Hochul for Reelection as Governor, Tish James for Reelection as Attorney General

12 Jun, 2026

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Billionaire Investment Against Alex Bores

26 May, 2026

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms

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07 May, 2018

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in Congressional Races

Albany - The 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the endorsements of candidates running for Congress in the 9th, 16th and 25th Congressional Districts.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in Congressional Races

27 Apr, 2018

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Workers' Memorial Day 2018

Albany - "On Saturday, April 28th, in cities, towns and communities across this country and throughout the world we remember working men and women who have suffered and died on the job.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Workers' Memorial Day 2018

17 Apr, 2018

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates TWU and JetBlue Flight Attendants

Albany – “On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO I congratulate the Transport Workers Union and their President John Samuelsen on today’s overwhelming vote to unionize JetBlue flight attendants," said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates TWU and JetBlue Flight Attendants

16 Apr, 2018

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on NYSNA Victory at Albany Medical Center

"On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO I congratulate the dedicated nurses at Albany Medical Center in their victory to join a union. These hard-working men and women will now be members of the highly regarded New York State Nurses Association.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on NYSNA Victory at Albany Medical Center

12 Apr, 2018

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Bill Signing by Governor Cuomo that Protects the Right of Workers to have a Voice in the Workplace

“Governor Cuomo showed that he understands and appreciates that when unions are strong, our country is strong and all working people - union and those not yet organized - do better.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Bill Signing by Governor Cuomo that Protects the Right of Workers to have a Voice in the Workplace