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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

Albany, NY - “The New York State AFL-CIO welcomes Governor Hochul’s nomination of Judge Rowan Wilson to become the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. We are confident Judge Wilson will ensure the high court delivers justice for all workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

NYSNA members, NYSNA President, NY Governor, NYS AFL-CIO President standing outside hospital
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on End of Nurses Strike
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on End of Nurses Strike

Albany, NY - “Congratulations to the dedicated members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), on their historic victory that will most importantly establish staffing ratios to ensure quality patient care.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on End of Nurses Strike

Front of New York State Capitol building in the fall
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest

Albany, NY - Governor Hochul outlined several environmental and climate policy initiatives in the State of the State address that have the potential to help meet the state's emission reduction goals.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest

Front of New York State Capitol building in the fall
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Indexing Minimum Wage
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Indexing Minimum Wage

Albany, NY - "We applaud Governor Hochul for recognizing how critically important it is to index the minimum wage. This is an opportunity for New York to break the cycle of infrequent increases that lead to the minimum wage being insufficient.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Indexing Minimum Wage

Red and white signs that say "Respect Nurses & Our Patients" and "Fair Contract For Patients"
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Strike by NYSNA Nurses
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Strike by NYSNA Nurses

Albany, NY - “Union members across the city and state, from the public sector, private sector, and building trades are united in our support of the nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), who have been put in the unfortunate position of having no other choice than to

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Strike by NYSNA Nurses