Press Releases

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Strike by NYSNA Nurses

Albany, NY - “Union members across the city and state, from the public sector, private sector, and building trades are united in our support of the nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), who have been put in the unfortunate position of having no other choice than to

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Strike by NYSNA Nurses

Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle for Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals

Albany, NY - The nomination for Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals is troubling. New York needs a Chief Judge that supports workers and their unions.

Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the nomination of Justice Hector LaSalle for Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Rep. Jeffries on His Election to Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives

Albany, NY - On behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO, I congratulate Congressman Hakeem Jeffries as the incoming Democratic leader of the House of Representatives.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Rep. Jeffries on His Election to Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul, Thanks Members For Getting Out The Vote

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul, Thanks Members For Getting Out The Vote

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Farmworkers Overtime Wage Order

For Immediate Release:  Friday, September 30, 2022

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Farmworkers Overtime Wage Order