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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.

Buy American Would Have Saved These Jobs. Time to Take Action.

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I am a miner at American Rock Salt near Rochester, the largest operating salt mine in the United States. My colleagues and I work underground, where we help extract the salt that is used for de-icing, helping to keep roads safe for millions of Americans during the cold winter months.

Buy American - The Clear Path To Job Creation!

Thanks to your advocacy Buy American legislation is closer than ever to passing. The feedback from Legislators was very good, but as talks on the budget heat up we know that they need to hear directly from you. That is why we are asking you to take the next step to call and speak with your legislator.

Take action now! Text Buy American to 877877 today to be connected to your state legislator.

Momentive Workers Reach Agreement!

UPDATE! Feb 14, 2017 -The contract ratification announced today between members of IUE-CWA Local 81359-81380 is welcome news.

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