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Communications Director: Darcy Wells, [email protected] or 518-859-1274

24 Mar, 2026

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NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates the WNBPA on Historic Contract

20 Mar, 2026

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cesar Chavez

11 Mar, 2026

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Joint Statement from Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO, and Gary LaBarbera, President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council

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03 Feb, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

Albany, NY - The lives of hundreds of dedicated employees, their families, and an entire community has been upended by the callous decision of Siemens Energy to dramatically reduce the workforce at its Dresser-Rand facility in Olean.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

22 Jan, 2021

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Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

Albany, NY - The new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released today finds the percentage of workers in New York State who belong to unions grew a full percentage point from 21.0 percent in 2019 to 22.0 percent in 2020.

Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

13 Jan, 2021

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NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals

Albany, NY – “Governor Cuomo detailed a bold and comprehensive plan to combat climate change by investing in our state's green energy generation infrastructure, transmission capacity and the supply chain,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals

07 Jan, 2021

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Senator Schumer

Albany, NY - "We congratulate New York’s Senior Senator Chuck Schumer on his imminent elevation to Majority Leader. We also thank Georgia’s Labor Movement and union members from New York and all across the country who helped deliver Tuesday’s victory for working people," said Mar

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Senator Schumer

31 Dec, 2020

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Farmworkers Denied Overtime - Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Albany – The Department of Labor’s Wage Board process has proven a waste of time. The disappointing result is farmworkers will continue to suffer and not receive overtime after 40 hours like nearly every other worker in this state.

Farmworkers Denied Overtime - Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento