Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Governor’s Support for Working People

Albany - "Governor Cuomo was truly inspirational today. As he highlighted his legislative priorities, he recognized that a strong labor movement is the key to building the middle class. We applaud the governor for doubling down on his commitment to ensure working people are treated fairly in our great state. Not only did the governor vow to protect all public employees in labor unions, including those who work for local governments; he recognized the need to address the emerging gig economy to ensure workers have the basic rights all working men and women deserve."

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The New York State AFL-CIO is a federation of 3,000 unions, representing 2.5 million members, retirees and their families with one goal; to raise the standard of living and quality of life of all working people. We keep New York State Union Strong by fighting for better wages, better benefits and better working conditions. For more information on the Labor Movement in New York, visit www.nysaflcio.org.