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

14 Jul, 2023

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

11 Jun, 2023

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Big Victories for Workers as Legislative Session Ends

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

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08 Mar, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on COVID Relief Bill

Albany, NY – “The labor movement could not be more thankful for the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Senator Schumer promised he would help get New York through this pandemic and he has delivered on that promise.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on COVID Relief Bill

04 Feb, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the PRO ACT

“The New York State AFL-CIO stands shoulder-to-shoulder with union members across the country in support of the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) ACT.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the PRO ACT

03 Feb, 2021

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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

Albany, NY - The lives of hundreds of dedicated employees, their families, and an entire community has been upended by the callous decision of Siemens Energy to dramatically reduce the workforce at its Dresser-Rand facility in Olean.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Siemens Energy

22 Jan, 2021

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Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

Albany, NY - The new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data released today finds the percentage of workers in New York State who belong to unions grew a full percentage point from 21.0 percent in 2019 to 22.0 percent in 2020.

Percentage of Union Membership Increases Across the State

13 Jan, 2021

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NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals

Albany, NY – “Governor Cuomo detailed a bold and comprehensive plan to combat climate change by investing in our state's green energy generation infrastructure, transmission capacity and the supply chain,” said Mario Cilento, president of the New York State AFL-CIO.

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento Supports Governor’s Climate Goals