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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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Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO
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Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

Manhattan, NY – Mario Cilento was re-elected unanimously by the delegates of the 34th Constitutional Convention of the New York State AFL-CIO to a four-year term as president. Today's election occurred at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City.

Cilento Unanimously Re-elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of the New York State Equal Rights Amendment
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of the New York State Equal Rights Amendment

Albany, NY – The 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO has endorsed passage of Proposal One, the New York State Equal Rights Amendment.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of the New York State Equal Rights Amendment

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform

Albany, NY – The Union Movement is celebrating several victories this legislative session on the heels of a successful state budget cycle for labor.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections

Albany, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsement of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in her bid for re-election as well as endorsements of candidates running in primary races for Congress and New York State Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget

Albany, NY - "The passage of crucial Tier 6 pension reforms in the state budget is the most significant improvement for our public servants in more than 20 years. It marks a momentous stride towards restoring fairness and retaining invaluable public sector workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget