Press Releases

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

“Today, the Farm Laborers Wage Board voted to advance their final report recommending a phased-in overtime plan that will create equity and equality for farmworkers.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on New Gallup Poll Regarding Approval of Labor Unions

Albany, NY - A new Gallup Poll released today finds that 71 percent of Americans approve of labor unions, the highest approval recorded by Gallup since 1965.

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on New Gallup Poll Regarding Approval of Labor Unions

Energy, Business, and Labor Groups in Agreement on Seven Principles to Responsibly Advance New York State’s Climate and Energy Goals

IPPNY, The Business Council of New York State, New York State AFL-CIO, and Building & Construction Trades Council Announce Realistic, Achievable Joint Roadmap to Meet CLCPA Goals

Current Plan Lacks Full Cost Analysis and Plan for Grid Reliability

Albany, NY

Energy, Business, and Labor Groups in Agreement on Seven Principles to Responsibly Advance New York State’s Climate and Energy Goals

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Passage of the Environmental Bond Act

Albany – The 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO has endorsed passage of the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Passage of the Environmental Bond Act

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Additional Endorsements at COPE Convention

Manhattan, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced endorsements of candidates running for Congress, Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Additional Endorsements at COPE Convention