New York State AFL-CIO

New York State AFL-CIO A federation of 3,000 unions, representing 2.5 million members, retirees and their families.

The New York State AFL-CIO is a federation of 3,000 affiliated public sector, private sector, and building trades unions throughout the state, representing 2.5 million members, retirees and their families. Our members live and work in every community in our state, and reflect the diversity that makes New York great. Our State Federation, which is the largest in the country, is committed to the fig

ht for social and economic justice. The foundation of our movement is the belief that we are stronger together. Working with our affiliates, area labor federations, central labor councils, and community allies, we fight to improve the lives and working conditions of all hard working New Yorkers. Through grassroots advocacy, political and legislative action, policy analysis, and coordinated communications, the New York State AFL-CIO is force for progressive change.

Unions from the public sector, private sector, and building trades came together today to support for Congress in NY-12...
05/30/2026

Unions from the public sector, private sector, and building trades came together today to support for Congress in NY-12. Alex is a proven fighter for NYC’s working people in Albany, and we’re gonna get out the vote to make sure he continues his good work in Washington DC.

05/30/2026
Thank you to all of the union members who volunteered at LABOR WALKS across the state today! Join the next one: https://...
05/30/2026

Thank you to all of the union members who volunteered at LABOR WALKS across the state today!

Join the next one: https://nysaflcio.org/politics

05/30/2026
Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms:
05/27/2026

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms:

Albany, NY - The Union Movement’s fight to fix Tier 6 has always been about dignity, self-respect, and financial independence in retirement. Whether it's a reduction in pension contribution rates, lifting the cap on pensionable overtime, or reducing the retirement age, these changes are a clear vi...

Tier 6 reform passed in the Senate and Assembly! A huge thank you to Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie...
05/27/2026

Tier 6 reform passed in the Senate and Assembly! A huge thank you to Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie, and all of the legislators who voted for it. Congrats to all of the union members who fought to !

Unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Hearst, the company that owns the Times Union. Workers at the Time...
05/22/2026

Unfair labor practice charges have been filed against Hearst, the company that owns the Times Union. Workers at the Times Union have been without a contract for 17 years.

Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation

We congratulate the union members and their leaders who sent a powerful message that when working people stand together,...
05/19/2026

We congratulate the union members and their leaders who sent a powerful message that when working people stand together, their collective voices will be heard.

Workers for the nation’s busiest passenger rail service, who had not received a raise since 2022, were on strike for three days. Despite the agreement, commuting was likely to remain difficult on Tuesday.

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is a true advocate for working people. Join us in supporting him on the virtual phone bank this...
05/18/2026

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is a true advocate for working people. Join us in supporting him on the virtual phone bank this week!

Our candidates need your support! Join us as we make phone calls for our Union Strong candidates! All you need is your cell phone plus your laptop/desktop or tablet! We will provide a quick training at the beginning of the ZOOM, before we start calling.

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