New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates TWU and JetBlue Flight Attendants

Albany – “On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO I congratulate the Transport Workers Union and their President John Samuelsen on today’s overwhelming vote to unionize JetBlue flight attendants," said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

"We are a stronger movement today as we continue to fight back against those who seek to diminish organized labor.

"Working people understand that by standing shoulder-to-shoulder and speaking with one voice we raise the standard of living and quality of life for all working men and women.”

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The New York State AFL-CIO is a federation of 3,000 affiliated public sector, private sector, and building trades unions throughout the state representing 2.5 million members, retirees and their families. Our State Federation, which is the largest and most diverse in the country, is committed to helping working families achieve a better life. For more information on the Labor Movement in New York, visit www.nysaflcio.org.