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Joint Statement from Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO, and Gary LaBarbera, President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council

Joint Statement from Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO, and Gary LaBarbera, President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council

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The New York State AFL-CIO announces endorsements for state Legislative and Congressional elections
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The New York State AFL-CIO announces endorsements for state Legislative and Congressional elections

Albany - Today the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsements of candidates running for office in the November 3, 2020 elections. 

The New York State AFL-CIO announces endorsements for state Legislative and Congressional elections

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Today’s Signing of the Line of Duty Death Benefit
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Today’s Signing of the Line of Duty Death Benefit

Albany - Throughout this pandemic we continue to witness the heroism and bravery of our frontline workers who provide vital public services each and every day.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Today’s Signing of the Line of Duty Death Benefit

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in State Legislative and Congressional Primaries and the Congressional Special Election in Western New York
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in State Legislative and Congressional Primaries and the Congressional Special Election in Western New York

Albany - Today the 2.5 million member New York State AFL‐CIO announced endorsements in primary races for Congress, the New York State Senate and Assembly and for the Congressional Special Election in Western New York.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements in State Legislative and Congressional Primaries and the Congressional Special Election in Western New York

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision that App-Based Workers are Employees
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision that App-Based Workers are Employees

Albany - Today, the New York State Court of Appeals decided that Luis Vega, a Postmates delivery person, as well as similarly situated workers, are employees for Unemployment Insurance purposes.  Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO, issued the following statement in r

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Court Decision that App-Based Workers are Employees