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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001

07 Sep, 2026

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New York’s Workers Are Union Strong

25 Aug, 2026

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N.Y. is ready to tap into thermal energy. What are we waiting for?

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11 Feb, 2019

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Stop Off-Shoring Call Center Jobs

The NYS AFL-CIO has long supported legislation to stop corporations from relocating good jobs out of state. This year we are prioritizing (S1826A/A567A) the New York Call Center Jobs Act, to prevent the ongoing outsourcing of jobs from New York State to other locations.

Stop Off-Shoring Call Center Jobs

04 Feb, 2019

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Empire State Film Tax Credit Creates Union Jobs

The New York State Film and Television Tax Credit is a unique program that has made New York a leader in global competition for movie and television production and puts tens of thousands of New York union members to work each year.

Empire State Film Tax Credit Creates Union Jobs

25 Jan, 2019

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Temporary Agreement is Good News for Federal Workers Caught in Ugly Politics

While it is good news for federal workers who were not getting paid that an agreement has been reached to temporarily end the federal government shutdown. It should not be lost on anyone that the shutdown shouldn’t have happened in the first place.

Temporary Agreement is Good News for Federal Workers Caught in Ugly Politics

23 Jan, 2019

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New York State to Pass Jose R. Peralta Dream Act

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New York State to Pass Jose R. Peralta Dream Act

15 Jan, 2019

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Deduct Your Union Dues at Tax Time

As a result of the legislation passed and signed into law in April 2017, union members in the state of New York will have the opportunity to deduct their union dues from their state income taxes.

Deduct Your Union Dues at Tax Time