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

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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan
29 Oct, 2021
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New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

Albany, NY - "The Build Back Better framework announced by President Biden is exactly what our country needs right now," said Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds President Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

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NYS AFL CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Governor for taking decisive action on legislation that will improve the lives of workers
06 Sep, 2021
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NYS AFL CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Governor for taking decisive action on legislation that will improve the lives of workers

I thank Governor Hochul for taking decisive action, particularly on Labor Day, to ensure the critically important NY HERO Act is applied as intended, to protect workers from COVID-19 and future communicable disease events. 

NYS AFL CIO President Mario Cilento Applauds Governor for taking decisive action on legislation that will improve the lives of workers

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New York State AFL-CIO and Senator Ramos call on Farm Wage Board to treat Farmworkers Fairly
20 Aug, 2021
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New York State AFL-CIO and Senator Ramos call on Farm Wage Board to treat Farmworkers Fairly

Albany, NY - Farmworkers are once again being treated as less than other workers when it comes to being paid overtime for the challenging work they do.

New York State AFL-CIO and Senator Ramos call on Farm Wage Board to treat Farmworkers Fairly