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Podcast Episode 6: A Day in History that Changed Workplace Safety

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire took place on March 25, 1911 in New York City killing 146 people. It was one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history.

On Episode 6 – a look at how the tragedy changed workplace safety and strengthened the labor movement.

Podcast Episode 6: A Day in History that Changed Workplace Safety

Podcast Episode 5: A Union Conversation about Cannabis Legalization in New York

63 percent of New York voters support the legalization of regulated adult-use Cannabis
Governor Andrew Cuomo supports it. Both houses of the legislature support it. It really comes down to
how to do it responsibly.

Podcast Episode 5: A Union Conversation about Cannabis Legalization in New York

Costs of Public Financing of Campaigns Merits Further Review

Given the state’s fiscal condition and the myriad of questions about the cost of public financing of elections, now is not the time for the state to make the financial commitment this would require.

Costs of Public Financing of Campaigns Merits Further Review

Podcast Episode 4: DOL Commissioner Roberta Reardon talks about her labor roots and Women's History Month

For Women’s History Month we share a conversation with NYS DOL Commissioner Roberta Reardon
who reflects on the traditional role of women at home and in the workplace and how it helped shape
her life from actor, to labor leader, to who she is today.

Podcast Episode 4: DOL Commissioner Roberta Reardon talks about her labor roots and Women's History Month

Podcast Episode 3: Never Forget The Heroes Of 9/11

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento joined 9/11 responders and survivors and members of Congress in Washington DC on February 25th to unveil the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

Podcast Episode 3: Never Forget The Heroes Of 9/11