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NYS AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in State Senate and Assembly Elections 
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NYS AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in State Senate and Assembly Elections 

Albany – Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the early endorsements of Senators Toby Ann Stavisky and Gustavo Rivera and Assembly members Harry Bronson and Victor Pichardo for re-election. The State Federation also announced the early endorsement of Jamaa

NYS AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsements in State Senate and Assembly Elections 

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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 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
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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
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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