Statement of Support for SAG-AFTRA from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Albany, NY - "The entire union movement in the state of New York which includes our 2.5 million members from the public sector, private sector, and building trades wholeheartedly supports our siblings of SAG-AFTRA in their fight for a fair contract. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with these dedicated professionals until they get the fair and equitable contract they deserve. The full resources of the New York State AFL-CIO will be at the disposal of SAG-AFTRA for as long as necessary. The AMPTP needs to understand one very simple fact: the union movement is in this fight together. And together, as one family, we will win this fight because we are Union Strong!"

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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 Union Movement in New York, visit www.nysaflcio.org.