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16 Apr, 2026

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Union Strong Podcast: Breaking Their Silence After 17 Years

12 Mar, 2026

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Why New York must pump the brakes on autonomous vehicles

10 Mar, 2026

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Union Strong Podcast: Fix Tier 6

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21 Jan, 2020

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President's Message: Gig Economy Workers Deserve Fairness

A top priority this year will be the fight to ensure that gig economy workers are no longer treated as second class citizens.

President's Message: Gig Economy Workers Deserve Fairness

13 Jan, 2020

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President's Message: 2020's Challenges can also be Opportunities

On behalf of our 2.5 million members, retirees and their families across New York State, I welcome everyone in the labor movement back to Albany, and I wish each of you a healthy and happy New Year.

President's Message: 2020's Challenges can also be Opportunities

07 Jan, 2020

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Union Strong Podcast Episode 27: Television Diversity Tax Credit

The Television Diversity Tax Credit Bill has been signed into law.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 27: Television Diversity Tax Credit

17 Dec, 2019

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Union Strong Podcast Episode 26: Layoffs at Rochester City Schools

A married couple, a teacher with breast cancer and a paraprofessional expecting a baby have all received layoff notices from the Rochester City School District. The district announced plans to cut more than 150 positions just days before the holidays.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 26: Layoffs at Rochester City Schools

10 Dec, 2019

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Union Strong Podcast Episode 25: A Conversation with Western NY Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz

The Western New York Area Labor Federation has one of the highest union membership rates in the country. Listen in on a conversation, with the president from that region, about its rich labor history, what the future holds and the youth factor.

Union Strong Podcast Episode 25: A Conversation with Western NY Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz