Press Releases

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo on his primary victory, thanks members for getting out the vote

Albany - “Working men and women sent a strong message tonight; they recognize that actions speak louder than words and that Governor Cuomo has demonstrated time and again that he will stand with organized labor and protect workers’ rights.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento congratulates Governor Andrew Cuomo on his primary victory, thanks members for getting out the vote

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento responds to Cynthia Nixon's desperate media blitz

Albany - "No amount of next-day-spin can change the fact that Cynthia Nixon simply fell flat in her first debate performance. She showed New York voters that she lacks the experience, judgement and vision to lead this state.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento responds to Cynthia Nixon's desperate media blitz

Governor Cuomo Demonstrates Once Again Why He is the Only Choice for Working People in the State Democratic Primary

Hempstead, NY – Earlier this evening New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento attended the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate at Hofstra University and issued the following statement.

Governor Cuomo Demonstrates Once Again Why He is the Only Choice for Working People in the State Democratic Primary

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in response to Marc Molinaro's MTA plan that tries to blame workers for transit repair costs

Albany, NY - “This is exactly what I would expect from someone who is working off the script of right wing conservative ideologues in Washington whose sole purpose is to vilify working people and their unions.

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento in response to Marc Molinaro's MTA plan that tries to blame workers for transit repair costs

New York State AFL-CIO Defends Democracy and Labor Rights in Brazil Demanding Immediate Release of Labor Leader and Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

New York State AFL-CIO Defends Democracy and Labor Rights in Brazil Demanding Immediate Release of Labor Leader and Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva