Press Releases

Statement of Support for SAG-AFTRA from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Statement of Support for SAG-AFTRA from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

14 Jul, 2023

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Statement of Support for SAG-AFTRA from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Albany, NY - "The entire union movement in the state of New York which includes our 2.5 million members from the public sector, private sector, and building trades wholeheartedly supports our siblings of SAG-AFTRA in their fight for a fair contract.

Statement of Support for SAG-AFTRA from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento

Big Victories for Workers as Legislative Session Ends

Big Victories for Workers as Legislative Session Ends

11 Jun, 2023

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Big Victories for Workers as Legislative Session Ends

Workers’ Compensation Raised and Indexed, Captive Audience
and Independent Hearing Officer Legislation Passed Both Houses 

Big Victories for Workers as Legislative Session Ends

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

13 Apr, 2023

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

Albany, NY - “The New York State AFL-CIO welcomes Governor Hochul’s nomination of Judge Rowan Wilson to become the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. We are confident Judge Wilson will ensure the high court delivers justice for all workers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Nomination of Hon. Rowan Wilson for Chief Judge of New York

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

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

12 Jan, 2023

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

Albany, NY - “Congratulations to the dedicated members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), on their historic victory that will most importantly establish staffing ratios to ensure quality patient care.

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

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest

10 Jan, 2023

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest

Albany, NY - Governor Hochul outlined several environmental and climate policy initiatives in the State of the State address that have the potential to help meet the state's emission reduction goals.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Cap and Invest