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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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State Budget Includes Important Protections for Workers Prior to Ruling on Janus Case
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State Budget Includes Important Protections for Workers Prior to Ruling on Janus Case

Albany – “Once again, New York is leading the rest of the country in protecting the rights of working men and women. The Janus v AFSCME case before the U.S.

State Budget Includes Important Protections for Workers Prior to Ruling on Janus Case

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento responds to troubling comments from Cynthia Nixon
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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento responds to troubling comments from Cynthia Nixon

Albany –  “Over the past few days, a troubling pattern has emerged in Cynthia Nixon’s gubernatorial campaign. She has not once, but twice shown an alarming disregard for working men and women.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento responds to troubling comments from Cynthia Nixon

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New York State AFL-CIO endorses Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi for Congress in the 22nd District
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New York State AFL-CIO endorses Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi for Congress in the 22nd District

Albany, NY - The New York State AFL-CIO, representing 2.5 million union members, retirees and their families today endorsed Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi for Congress. Brindisi is challenging U.S. Rep.

New York State AFL-CIO endorses Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi for Congress in the 22nd District

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Hotel Trades Council Reaches Contract Agreement with Hilton Albany
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Hotel Trades Council Reaches Contract Agreement with Hilton Albany

Albany, NY - On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO, I congratulate Peter Ward, president of the New York Hotel Trades Council for his leadership in securing a fair contract agreement with the Hilton Albany and for safeguarding important benefits

Hotel Trades Council Reaches Contract Agreement with Hilton Albany