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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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Capital Tonight: N.Y. teacher unions push to roll back 14-year-old Tier 6 pension reforms

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29 Mar, 2016

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Buy American - the clear path to job creation in New York State

In New York State we have an opportunity to create good paying jobs while keeping our tax dollars right here at home. It's quite simple - Buy American.

Buy American - the clear path to job creation in New York State

28 Mar, 2016

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UPDATE: Big Win! - President's Message: It's Time for Paid Family Leave

*UPDATE: BIG WIN FOR WORKING PEOPLE! Click here to read statement. Poll after poll shows widespread pu

UPDATE: Big Win! - President's Message: It's Time for Paid Family Leave

27 Mar, 2016

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UPDATE: Big Win! - Friedrichs Is Just One Part...

Learn more about these cases, who is behind them, and why they are important to all workers. The NYS AFL-CIO is providing presentations across the state at Area Labor Federations and Central Labor Councils.

UPDATE: Big Win! - Friedrichs Is Just One Part...

18 Mar, 2016

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Injured workers must be protected

José Valerio was earning a decent wage in New York City working as a welder for 10 years before an accident in 2014 left him with severe third-degree burns to his hand. The injury later developed into Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), causing constant severe pain.

Injured workers must be protected

08 Mar, 2016

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The State Budget Needs To Do More To Protect The Vulnerable

There are currently more than 11,000 individuals on a waiting list seeking services from the Office For Persons With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). It is not acceptable that an individual must be in crisis to receive the services he or she needs and deserves.

The State Budget Needs To Do More To Protect The Vulnerable