Press Releases

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Janus v. AFSCME Decision

Albany - Improving the lives of all working men and women is what defines us, not one court case.

The Janus v. AFSCME case has always been a thinly veiled attack on the rights of all working people to join together and speak with one voice.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Janus v. AFSCME Decision

The New York State AFL-CIO calls for an end to Minimum Wage Tip Credits

Albany - The New York State AFL-CIO submitted testimony today to the New York State Department of Labor on the subminimum wage. The Federation is calling on the state to end minimum wage tip credits and instead, require employers to pay one fair wage.

The New York State AFL-CIO calls for an end to Minimum Wage Tip Credits

Joint Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Eastern Territory General Vice President Jim Conigliaro thanking Governor Cuomo for supporting workers at the former Dresse

Albany – Today, Mario Cilento president of the New York State AFL-CIO thanked Governor Andrew Cuomo for his support of the 250 union members who work at the former Dresser-Rand manufacturing plant in Wellsville, New York.

Joint Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Eastern Territory General Vice President Jim Conigliaro thanking Governor Cuomo for supporting workers at the former Dresse

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in Congressional Races

Albany - The 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the endorsements of candidates running for Congress in the 9th, 16th and 25th Congressional Districts.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in Congressional Races

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Workers' Memorial Day 2018

Albany - "On Saturday, April 28th, in cities, towns and communities across this country and throughout the world we remember working men and women who have suffered and died on the job.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Workers' Memorial Day 2018