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New York State AFL-CIO sets the record straight on Public Works Legislation

The misinformation campaign being spread by some, regarding public works legislation, cannot go unaddressed.

Anytime taxpayer dollars are used on construction work, we should be raising the standard of living and quality of life for our workforce and all New Yorkers.

New York State AFL-CIO sets the record straight on Public Works Legislation

Podcast Episode 11: Letter Carriers Fight Threats of Privatization

It is the most trusted federal agency that operates without any tax dollars and is facing renewed threats of privatization. What’s behind the threats to privatize the postal service?

Podcast Episode 11: Letter Carriers Fight Threats of Privatization

Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

In this episode we hear from an on-demand worker and some of the challenges these workers face. And we talk with the president of the NYS AFL-CIO about the federation’s campaign to ensure New York leads the nation to enact public policy to protect these workers. 

Podcast Ep. 10: On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy

Statement of Support for IAM Workers

Our brothers and sisters at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are under attack from Delta Air Lines over IAM’s major outreach initiative to more than 40,000 Delta ground workers and flight attendants.

Statement of Support for IAM Workers

President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"

“To be clear, organized labor in the state of New York will not rest until farmworkers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

President Cilento Joins Farmworkers in Albany to Demand Passage of "Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act"