New York State AFL-CIO: Congress Still Needs to Pass 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:33:10 -0000

"The proposed settlement to resolve 10,000 – 11,000 lawsuits by responders and clean-up workers for illnesses and injuries from exposure to toxins at the World Trade Center Site will provide these individuals some long overdue compensation for the...

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of David Weprin for Assembly

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:55:03 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of David Weprin for Assembly. The special election for the open seat in the 24th Assembly District is scheduled for T...

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Peter Harckham for Assembly

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:06:27 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Peter Harckham for Assembly. The special election for the open seat in the 89th Assembly District is scheduled for...

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Lauren Thoden For Assembly

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:04:25 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Lauren Thoden for Assembly. The special election for the open seat in the 3rd Assembly District is scheduled for T...

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on Historic Health Care Vote

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:49:04 -0000

On the heels of an historic late night vote in the House of Representatives for a good, balanced health care reform bill, the New York State AFL-CIO expressed its appreciation of those in the New York Congressional delegation who voted in support ...

The New York State AFL-CIO: Labor's Grass Roots Efforts Crucial in 23rd Congressional District Victory

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:41 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 million member New York State AFL-CIO today issued the following statement regarding the victory of Bill Owens in the race for the open seat in the 23rd Congressional District:

Labor To Host Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:01:31 -0000

WHERE: The Ride lines up at Vesey Street and Church Street at 9:30 am. The Ride kicks off at 9:45 am led by a police escort, and proceeds to Kutcher's Grove in Pomona, New York.

Labor to Host 8th Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:44:33 -0000

WHO: The New York State AFL-CIO, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 15, and dozens of Building Trades Unions will be co-sponsoring the 8th Annual Ground Zero Motorcycle Ride. Hundreds of Building Trades members, families and friends ...

Labor to Host 8th Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:17:21 -0000

Labor and Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:51 -0000

At a press conference today in New York City, labor and political leaders joined with first responders to the World Trade Center attacks. They called for immediate passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act (HR. 847/S.1334).

Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:00:55 -0000

PRESS CONFERENCE

Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:00:35 -0000

PRESS CONFERENCE

Regular and Special Sessions Fall Short on Labor's Agenda

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:01:07 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes, representing 2.5 million members throughout the state, today issued the following statement:

NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Vanessa Gibson and Marco Crespo for Assembly

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:28:14 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Vanessa Gibson for the 77th Assembly District and Marco Crespo in the 85th Assembly District. The special e...

New York State AFL-CIO on Unemployment Insurance Legislation: A Missed Opportunity

Wed, 20 May 2009 14:31:11 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes issued the following statement, following passage of Extended Unemployment Benefits (A8273/S4110):

NYS AFL-CIO on MTA Crisis: The Time to Act is Now!

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:30:58 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes, who served as a member of the Ravitch Commission, today urged all parties in Albany to work together to negotiate a fair, workable and comprehensive solution to the MTA's budget crisis.

NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Scott Murphy for Congress

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:01:01 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District.

New York State AFL-CIO Responds to State Department of Labor's Announcement of Rise in Unemployment Rate

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:34:38 -0000

In response to the New York State Department of Labor's announcement today that the state's unemployment rate has risen to 7.0%, New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes issued the following statement:

Labor and Business Leaders to Hold Press Conference after Meeting with Congressman Rangel

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:30:32 -0000

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New York State AFL-CIO to Launch Third Season of "Working New York" on Regional News Network (RNN)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:43:26 -0000

The New York State AFL-CIO is pleased to announce the third season of "Working New York" will premiere on Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. on Regional News Network.

Labor Kicks Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign On Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:15 -0000

Today, 130 union members took part in a massive door-to-door "Labor Walk" campaign on behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon. Today's event, coordinated by the New York State AFL-CIO and New York City Central Labor Council, is the first of...

Labor Movement to Kick Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign on Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:00:20 -0000

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New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for State Legislature

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:51:57 -0000

At the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention held on August 18, 2008 delegates voted to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for Congress

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:33:26 -0000

Today at the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, delegates voted to endorse the following candidates for Congress:

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes Unanimously Re-Elected By Convention Delegates

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:11:57 -0000

At the New York State AFL-CIO's 31st Constitutional Convention, delegates unanimously re-elected the slate of Denis Hughes, President and Terrence Melvin, Secretary-Treasurer.

New York State AFL-CIO Delegates Vote to Postpone Endorsement Consideration for State Senate and Assembly

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:36:47 -0000

Delegates to the New York State AFL-CIO's Constitutional Convention, voted unanimously today to postpone endorsement proceedings related to the New York State Senate and Assembly.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:23 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:22 -0000

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's "early endorsement" of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.

NYS AFL-CIO Applauds Nurses Overtime Agreement

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:45:31 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes today issued the following statement regarding passage of legislation by the State Senate and Assembly to curb mandatory overtime for nurses:

New York State AFL-CIO’s Response to Property Tax Commission Report

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:33:06 -0000

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes today issued the following statement:

Recent News from New York State AFL-CIO

New York State AFL-CIO: Congress Still Needs to Pass 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of David Weprin for Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Peter Harckham for Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Lauren Thoden For Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO Statement on Historic Health Care Vote

The New York State AFL-CIO: Labor's Grass Roots Efforts Crucial in 23rd Congressional District Victory

Labor To Host Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Labor to Host 8th Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Labor to Host 8th Annual Ground Zero Charity Motorcycle Ride

Labor and Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Labor & Political Leaders Call for Passage of 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

Regular and Special Sessions Fall Short on Labor's Agenda

NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Vanessa Gibson and Marco Crespo for Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO on Unemployment Insurance Legislation: A Missed Opportunity

NYS AFL-CIO on MTA Crisis: The Time to Act is Now!

NYS AFL-CIO Announces Endorsement of Scott Murphy for Congress

New York State AFL-CIO Responds to State Department of Labor's Announcement of Rise in Unemployment Rate

Labor and Business Leaders to Hold Press Conference after Meeting with Congressman Rangel

New York State AFL-CIO to Launch Third Season of "Working New York" on Regional News Network (RNN)

Labor Kicks Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign On Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon

Labor Movement to Kick Off Massive Door-to-Door Campaign on Behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for State Legislature

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses Candidates for Congress

New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes Unanimously Re-Elected By Convention Delegates

New York State AFL-CIO Delegates Vote to Postpone Endorsement Consideration for State Senate and Assembly

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Michael McMahon for Congress

New York State AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of Jon Powers for Congress

NYS AFL-CIO Applauds Nurses Overtime Agreement

New York State AFL-CIO’s Response to Property Tax Commission Report