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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on their Reelection Victories, Thanks Members for Getting Out the Vote

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James, and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on their Reelection Victories, Thanks Members for Getting Out the Vote

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize

Albany, NY – “This executive order is a direct attack on working people, an assault on workers’ rights, and a blatant attempt to silence workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Federal Collective Bargaining Executive Order Stripping Workers of their Right to Unionize

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law

Albany, NY - “The Union Movement has prioritized ensuring the responsible use of artificial intelligence by all employers. I am encouraged that this legislation will result in transparency on state agency AI use and commonsense protections for the state workforce.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on signing of LOADinG Act into Law

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements at 34th Constitutional Convention
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements at 34th Constitutional Convention

Manhattan, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced endorsements of candidates running for Congress, State Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements at 34th Constitutional Convention

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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