Press Releases

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Victory for Farmworkers

Albany - Today is the culmination of a decades-long fight centered upon one simple premise: that farmworkers deserve fairness, equality and justice.

Today, justice was finally served.

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Victory for Farmworkers

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento sets record straight on Public Works Legislation

For Immediate Release:  Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Contact:  Darcy Wells - 518.859.1274

dwells@nysaflcio.org

Albany – The misinformation campaign being spread by some, regarding public works legislation, cannot go unaddressed.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento sets record straight on Public Works Legislation

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision Concerning Farmworkers

Albany - "I applaud the Appellate Division, Third Department for today’s decision upholding the New York State constitution and affirming that in this state, organizing and collective bargaining are fundamental constitutional rights that farmworkers cannot be denied.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision Concerning Farmworkers

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in conjunction with Albany rally for passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act

Albany – “To be clear, organized labor in the state of New York will not rest until farmworkers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in conjunction with Albany rally for passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act

On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy: New Research

On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point in our Changing Economy: New Research