NYS AFL-CIO Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Opposing Tier 6 Rollback of Retirement Security

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:31 -0000

Tomorrow, the NYS AFL-CIO will launch a substantial statewide radio ad campaign opposing the rollback of middle class retirement security. The ad responds to the proposal to create Tier 6 – a new, woefully inadequate retirement plan for nurses, t...

Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Executive Budget and Tier 6

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:40:40 -0000

Creating jobs and strengthening the middle class is the number one priority of the labor movement. Much of the Governor's budget proposal advances that agenda and we look forward to working with him to that end provided appropriate labor protectio...

Statement from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento On the State of the State Address

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:27:04 -0000

Mario Cilento, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today issued the following statement regarding Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address:

Mario Cilento Elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:59:09 -0000

Today, Mario Cilento was unanimously elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO by the organization's Executive Council. He assumes leadership immediately. Cilento succeeds Denis Hughes who announced his retirement plans last month.

New York State AFL-CIO Commends Governor Cuomo & NYS Legislature for Putting New York's Economy Back on Track

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:39:27 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today issued the following statement regarding plans to create jobs and grow the economy:

126,000 New Yorkers to Lose Unemployment Insurance Lifeline Unless Congress Acts Before January 1st

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:03:38 -0000

As families prepare for the holiday, a new report released by the AFL-CIO shows that 126,000 New Yorkers will lose their unemployment benefits on December 31st if Congress fails to act to extend unemployment insurance.

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes to Retire

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:47:24 -0000

At today's regularly scheduled Executive Board meeting, New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes announced he will be retiring effective December 16th, the date of the State Labor Federation's next Board meeting.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Craig Bucki for 148th Assembly District

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:32:15 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Craig Bucki in the campaign for the open seat in the 148th Assembly District.

NYS AFL-CIO Statement on CSEA Contract Ratification

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:47:34 -0000

The following is a statement from Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO:

New York City Central Labor Council Supports Boathouse Workers

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:05:18 -0000

Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, issued the following statement, following today's walk out of dozens of workers at the Central Park Boathouse Restaurant:

New York State AFL-CIO Supports Striking Boathouse Workers

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:26:49 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO Supports Striking Boathouse Workers – Calls on New York City Parks Department to Force Dean Poll to Respect Workers' Rights

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Mike Simanowitz for Assembly

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:22:30 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Mike Simanowitz for the Special Election in the 27th Assembly District.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for Special Elections

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:53:18 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for Special Elections

Labor & Community Groups To Travel The State Demanding Preservation of Social Safety Net Programs

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:10:03 -0000

With the August 2nd deadline to raise the national debt ceiling fast approaching, and the adoption of a radical, federal budget in the House of Representatives last April, a large coalition of labor, community, senior, and consumer groups, along w...

New York State AFL-CIO Questions the Need for Pension Reform

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:31:19 -0000

The following is a statement from Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO:

New York City Central Labor Council Elects New President

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:04:24 -0000

Last night, Vincent Alvarez was elected President of the New York City Central Labor Council, the largest such council in the country, representing more than one million union members throughout the city.

New York City Central Labor Council Elects New President

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:04:58 -0000

Tonight, Vincent Alvarez was elected President of the New York City Central Labor Council, the largest such council in the country, representing more than one million union members throughout the city.

New York State AFL-CIO President Hughes and Public Employee Unions to Discuss Tax Cap Bill

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:05:36 -0000

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Tens of Thousands of Middle Class Workers March over Brooklyn Bridge

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:33:51 -0000

Today, tens of thousands of workers from across New York City joined together to march over the Brooklyn Bridge in opposition to attacks on middle class workers and their values.

March for the Middle Class

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:04:10 -0000

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March for the Middle Class

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:55:14 -0000

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March for the Middle Class

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:03:33 -0000

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New York State AFL-CIO: Tier VI Pension Proposal Deflects from Real Issue: Job Creation

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:01:35 -0000

The following statement was issued by Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO:

New York State AFL-CIO: Property Tax Cap Will Greatly Reduce New Yorkers' Quality of Life

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:38:24 -0000

The following statement was issued by Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO:

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Kathy Hochul for Congress

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:00:21 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Kathy Hochul for Congress. The special election for the open seat in the 26th Congressional District is scheduled...

Hardhat Unions Have Not Dropped Savings Pact

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:40:13 -0000

Contrary to published reports, cost-saving terms found in the Economic Recovery Project Labor Agreement, which has contributed to $10 billion of private construction in New York City advancing in the past two years, will remain available to projec...

New York State AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Cuomo's Approach on Seniority Issue

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:01:35 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today issued the following statement:

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on Walmart in New York City

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:30:28 -0000

The New York State AFL-CIO, representing over 2 million union members and their families, remains extremely concerned about the prospects of Walmart opening a facility in New York City. Walmart's history of questionable employment practices has be...

New York State AFL-CIO Calls on Both Houses of Congress to Attach Zadroga Bill to Upcoming Tax Vote

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:15:21 -0000

With the failure of cloture in the U.S. Senate on the James Zadroga Health and Compensation bill, Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today called upon President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minorit...

Photo Opportunity: Labor Walk for Congressman Mike McMahon

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:00:16 -0000

WHO: Congressman Mike McMahon; New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes; and New York City Central Labor Council President Jack Ahern.

Recent News from New York State AFL-CIO

NYS AFL-CIO Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Opposing Tier 6 Rollback of Retirement Security

Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Executive Budget and Tier 6

Statement from New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento On the State of the State Address

Mario Cilento Elected President of the New York State AFL-CIO

New York State AFL-CIO Commends Governor Cuomo & NYS Legislature for Putting New York's Economy Back on Track

126,000 New Yorkers to Lose Unemployment Insurance Lifeline Unless Congress Acts Before January 1st

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes to Retire

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Craig Bucki for 148th Assembly District

NYS AFL-CIO Statement on CSEA Contract Ratification

New York City Central Labor Council Supports Boathouse Workers

New York State AFL-CIO Supports Striking Boathouse Workers

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Mike Simanowitz for Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsements for Special Elections

Labor & Community Groups To Travel The State Demanding Preservation of Social Safety Net Programs

New York State AFL-CIO Questions the Need for Pension Reform

New York City Central Labor Council Elects New President

New York City Central Labor Council Elects New President

New York State AFL-CIO President Hughes and Public Employee Unions to Discuss Tax Cap Bill

Tens of Thousands of Middle Class Workers March over Brooklyn Bridge

March for the Middle Class

March for the Middle Class

March for the Middle Class

New York State AFL-CIO: Tier VI Pension Proposal Deflects from Real Issue: Job Creation

New York State AFL-CIO: Property Tax Cap Will Greatly Reduce New Yorkers' Quality of Life

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Kathy Hochul for Congress

Hardhat Unions Have Not Dropped Savings Pact

New York State AFL-CIO Applauds Governor Cuomo's Approach on Seniority Issue

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on Walmart in New York City

New York State AFL-CIO Calls on Both Houses of Congress to Attach Zadroga Bill to Upcoming Tax Vote

Photo Opportunity: Labor Walk for Congressman Mike McMahon