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Union Strong Podcast Episode 31: Welcome to the Labor Movement, Kickstarter United
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Union Strong Podcast Episode 31: Welcome to the Labor Movement, Kickstarter United

Join the celebration! It has already been one year since the New York State AFL-CIO launched the Union Strong podcast. President Mario Cilento stops in the studio to help us mark our one-year anniversary.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 31: Welcome to the Labor Movement, Kickstarter United

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President's Message - Include Labor Peace Agreements in Adult-Use Cannabis
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President's Message - Include Labor Peace Agreements in Adult-Use Cannabis

The NYS AFL-CIO strongly supports inclusion of a labor peace agreement as the centerpiece of legislation to establish a legal and well-regulated adult-use cannabis market in the state.

President's Message - Include Labor Peace Agreements in Adult-Use Cannabis

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Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY
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Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY

On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we talk to the executive director and chief economist of the Fiscal Policy Institute about New York State's financial plan and our revenue system which is proving to be unfair and unreliable.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 30: Revenue Options for a More Equitable NY

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President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers
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President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers

Governor Cuomo has included a proposal in his Executive budget that requires employers to allow certain workers to accrue paid sick days. We applaud this proposal and believe it is time for all workers to be assured they will not lose their pay as a result of becoming sick and unable to work.

President's Message - Paid Sick Days for All Workers