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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Unemployment Insurance Benefit
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Unemployment Insurance Benefit

Albany, NY - Increasing the maximum unemployment insurance benefit and addressing the unemployment trust fund deficit are critical steps toward supporting unemployed workers struggling to make ends meet while providing relief to employers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Unemployment Insurance Benefit

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Workers Memorial Day Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento
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Workers Memorial Day Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Albany, NY—On Workers Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the workers who lost their lives on the job. We also reaffirm our unwavering promise to fight to improve workplace safety.

Workers Memorial Day Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

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Healthcare Workers Raise Alarm Over Federal Cuts at Forum with Congressman Paul Tonko
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Healthcare Workers Raise Alarm Over Federal Cuts at Forum with Congressman Paul Tonko

Albany, NY - Healthcare workers from across the Capital Region — including nurses, medical researchers, and employees caring for the most vulnerable — gathered today to share their personal stories and voice growing concerns over the Trump administration’s healthcare policies and proposed funding

Healthcare Workers Raise Alarm Over Federal Cuts at Forum with Congressman Paul Tonko

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize

Albany, NY – “This executive order is a direct attack on working people, an assault on workers’ rights, and a blatant attempt to silence workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law

Albany, NY - “The Union Movement has prioritized ensuring the responsible use of artificial intelligence by all employers. I am encouraged that this legislation will result in transparency on state agency AI use and commonsense protections for the state workforce.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law