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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 Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform

Albany, NY – The Union Movement is celebrating several victories this legislative session on the heels of a successful state budget cycle for labor.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Labor’s legislative victories on AI, WC, and IDA reform

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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections

Albany, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced the endorsement of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in her bid for re-election as well as endorsements of candidates running in primary races for Congress and New York State Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Sen. Gillibrand and Endorsements in Congressional, State Senate, and Assembly Races with Primary Elections

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget

Albany, NY - "The passage of crucial Tier 6 pension reforms in the state budget is the most significant improvement for our public servants in more than 20 years. It marks a momentous stride towards restoring fairness and retaining invaluable public sector workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms in State Budget

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Responds to New York Post’s Disingenuous Editorial on Affordable Housing
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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Responds to New York Post’s Disingenuous Editorial on Affordable Housing

Albany, NY - The New York Post unfortunately but not unsurprisingly resorts to name-calling when it can’t or won't focus on the real issue at hand.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Responds to New York Post’s Disingenuous Editorial on Affordable Housing