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Communications Director: Darcy Wells, dwells@nysaflcio.org or 518.859.1274

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Importance of Keeping Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant Open
19 Jul, 2016
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Importance of Keeping Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant Open

Albany, NY - “We applaud Governor Cuomo for recognizing the vital role nuclear energy has in the state's clean energy plan,” said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO. “We are encouraged the state is committed to working with all parties to come to an agreement th

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Importance of Keeping Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant Open

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the passing of former President Edward J. Cleary
13 Jul, 2016
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the passing of former President Edward J. Cleary

Today we mourn the loss of one of the true giants of the labor movement. This morning Edward J. Cleary, the former president of the New York State AFL-CIO passed away at his home in Florida. He was 86 years old. Ed was a towering figure not only in our statewide movement but across the country.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the passing of former President Edward J. Cleary

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President
16 Jun, 2016
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President

Albany – The New York State AFL-CIO, which represents 2.5 million union members, is pleased the National AFL-CIO has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento said, “I am proud that our friend, a true champion for the middle class is

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President