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New York State AFL-CIO Gala: Thursday, December 12, 2019

Throughout the year, we raise our voices together – public sector, private sector, and building trades – which is why the Labor Movement remains Union Strong!

IDC's New Legislation Protects the Right to Join a Union and Fights Union-Busting Laws Spreading Across the Nation

Albany, NY — New York State Senate Labor Chairwoman Marisol Alcantara (D-Manhattan), joined by members of the Independent Democratic Conference and leaders of major labor unions, introduced legislation on May Day (International Workers' Day) to combat union-busting tactics used in right-to-work states spreading nationally.

Workers Memorial Day

On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs. This year we will come together to defend hard-won victories by working people from attacks by right-wing Republicans and business groups. We will commit to fighting until all workers have safe jobs and the freedom to form unions to seek a better future. The Occupational Safety and Health Act and Mine Safety and Health Act promise workers the right to a safe job. Unions and our

NY Daily News: New York's budget lets all union workers deduct dues from state taxes

A new provision in Gov. Cuomo's budget will make it easier for union members to deduct their dues payments from state taxes. “We welcome this new benefit particularly at a time when the right of working people to join a union is increasingly under attack,” said Mario Cilento president New York State AFL-CIO. Read the full article athttp://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/new-york-budget-lets-union-workers-deduct-dues-state-taxes-article-1.3043790

State Budget Advances the Agenda of Working Men and Women

Albany - “The No. 1 priority of the Labor Movement is always to help working men and women achieve a better life, and it is with that in mind we are pleased with the final state budget,” said New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. “A key piece included in the final spending plan will make it easier for union members to deduct the cost of their union dues from their state taxes. “This new benefit will put an estimated $35 million back into the pockets of our members inprivate sector, public sector, and building trades unions throughout the state.

Strike Action Alert: Cable Company Must Respect Workers and Customers

Last week, after nine years on the job, I joined my sisters and brothers of IBEW Local 3 in standing up and striking against Charter/Spectrum Cable over their continued disrespect of workers and the customers we serve. This decision was not made lightly. For years, my coworkers and I have been targeted for punishment because we advocate for our customers. *Customers who deserve the services they were promised. We take great union pride in the work we do, but Charter/Spectrum is refusing to provide us the tools, resources and support we need to do our jobs properly.

Any Benefit Cut for Injured Workers is Not Acceptable

New proposals to cut the benefits for injured workers have been introduced in both houses of the legislature and there will no doubt be attempts to force these proposals into the budget. These proposals would devastate the livelihoods of injured workers and their families. They would shift the responsibility of insurance companies to pay for the care and treatment of injured workers to social service programs and burden state and local property taxpayers with the cost.

Tell Congress Not to Take Away Health Benefits from Millions of Americans

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and extremist Republican leaders in Congress held hearings this week on their plan to take away health care from millions of families.

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