New York State AFL-CIO

Union members are volunteering at food banks across New York State this weekend through the #LaborFeedsNY initiative. Over 3 million New Yorkers are facing a hunger crisis this month, and the union movement will not stand by while our neighbors go hungry.

Donate to Help Jamaican Farm Workers Rebuild Homes, organized by UFW Farm Workers From Jamaica We are farm workers represented by the United Farm Workers (UFW… UFW Farm Workers From Jamaica needs your support for Help Jamaican Farm Workers Rebuild Homes

Jamaican members of @ufw.bsky.social who work on farms in New York through the H-2A program have returned to Jamaica to find that their homes were badly damaged or completely destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. Donate to help them rebuild:

New York Islanders Union Strong Weekend For the first time ever, the New York Islanders are hosting a Union Strong weekend! Union members can purchase discounted tickets through the link on this page. Every ticket purchase comes with a Unio...

Hockey fans! For the first time ever, the NY Islanders are hosting a Union Strong weekend. Union members can get discounted tickets here, which come with a t-shirt:

Labor Feeds NY: A Week of Action Against Hunger November 15-23, 2025This November, more than 3 million New Yorkers are facing a hunger crisis. Between the rising costs of groceries and the disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN...

Over 3 million New Yorkers are facing a hunger crisis this month, and the union movement is taking action. Get involved in the #LaborFeedsNY Week of Action:

Union Strong Podcast: Big Benefit Boost for Unemployed

Unemployment benefits just got a significant boost in New York State. The Commissioner of the NYS Department of Labor joined us on the #UnionStrong podcast to break down what’s changed, why it matters, and what workers need to know:

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento stood with @nynurses.bsky.social outside New York City Hall today as they sounded the alarm on safe patient care at NYC private hospitals. Read about the fight: nysaflcio.info/44aAgYB

Labor Feeds NY: A Week of Action Against Hunger November 15-23, 2025This November, more than 3 million New Yorkers are facing a hunger crisis. Between the rising costs of groceries and the disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN...

This month over 3 million New Yorkers are facing a hunger crisis. From November 15-23, union members across the state will be donating food, funds and their time to help support New Yorkers in need. Will you join them? #LaborFeedsNY

Union members are getting out the #UnionStrong vote this weekend across NYS! It’s the last weekend of early voting, make a plan to get to the polls!

WNBA Players Deserve a Higher Salary and Better Working Conditions Last October, WNBA players opted out of their 2020 collective bargaining agreement to demand higher salaries, a more mature revenue share system, better working conditions and improved player benefits...

You can support the players by sending a letter supporting their contract fight! Take action:

Union Strong Podcast: Leveling the Court: The WNBPA’s Fight for Fairness Women’s professional basketball has been on a roll, enjoying record growth, and it keeps getting better.

The WNBA has been enjoying record growth, but the players making it happen don't receive a single share of the revenue. On the latest #UnionStrong podcast, the Executive Director of Women's National Basketball Players Association joins us to talk about their fight for fairness:

Union members are out across New York State this weekend getting out the #UnionStrong vote! Join them for the next walk near you: nysaflcio.info/mobilize

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on WNBPA Contract Fight Albany, NY - Today, on behalf of the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO, a letter was sent to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Commissioner, Cathy Engelbert, calling o...

"The Women’s National Basketball Players Association is not alone in this fight. They have the unwavering support and full resources of the New York State AFL-CIO at their disposal." Read the full statement by NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento:

New York State Voter Information and Resources When and Where Can I Vote?General Election 2025The General Election is on November 4, 2025. You can vote early in-person or by mail October 25th through November 2nd.Vote In-PersonYou can find your po...

Early voting begins on OCTOBER 25th. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote!

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Graphic that states: Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Grid Reliability “The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)'s most recent report highlights serious grid reliability concerns. The need to ensure reliable, reasonably priced electricity is exactly why the New York State AFL-CIO supports Governor Hochul’s all-of-the-above energy approach. Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, the state is already investing in a variety of energy technologies that are being built, operated, and maintained by union members.” – Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL-CIO.

Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Grid Reliability:

This comes as no surprise; Tish James is being targeted simply for upholding the laws of the State of New York. That is her job. No one should ever be punished for doing their job. (2/2)

Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento: Tish James has served New Yorkers with honor and integrity. Her reputation is above reproach. (1/2)

Union Strong Podcast: The Shutdown

We are in the second week of a government shutdown, with no end in sight. On the latest episode of the #UnionStrong podcast, the President of the NYS AFL-CIO discusses how this shutdown will affect working people and what we can do moving forward. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch:

Thank you to @governor.ny.gov, @leaderasc.bsky.social, Speaker Heastie, members of the Legislature, and our affiliates who fought for this increase. (3/3)

Stagnant at $504 per week since 2019, the max benefit fell short of meeting the basic needs of families facing financial hardship for too long. The increase comes at a critical moment, as Republicans in Washington threaten mass firings of public servants in the wake of the government shutdown. (2/3)

White House to agencies: Prepare mass firing plans for a potential shutdown In memo, the Trump administration says the Reduction-in-Force plans would go beyond standard shutdown furloughs.

Today, New York's maximum unemployment insurance benefit increase takes effect. Hopefully you will never have to use this benefit, but for those who do, the new maximum weekly benefit of $869 will better support unemployed workers struggling to make ends meet. (1/3)

NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento speaking at @governor.ny.gov's press conference this morning calling out Washington Republicans' reckless government shutdown:

ACA health care plan costs are about to jump, which will lead to higher health care costs for everyone. Congress must act now. Call your representative and tell them to stop the health care price spike: nysaflcio.info/46vtVJ5

Thank you Assembly Member Clyde Vanel for joining our Women’s Committee meeting for a conversation on artificial intelligence #UnionStrong

Thank you Senator Lea Webb, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Assembly Member Gabriella Romero & Senator Shelley Mayer for joining us at our Women’s Committee meeting this afternoon #UnionStrong

Kicking off the 2025 in-person meeting of the NYS AFL-CIO Women’s Committee! #UnionStrong

Tell the Senate: Pass the Protect America's Workforce Act. Call your Senator: 844-994-4554 | AFL-CIO

Ripping up federal workers’ union contracts hurts everyone in our communities who rely on the critical services they provide. But we have a bipartisan bill to save their union rights.

Tell your senators: cosponsor the Protect America’s Workforce Act! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...

Today as we pause to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to all those we lost and continue to lose because of the tragic events of 9/11; we must also remember our promise. We promised to never forget. That is why, as a Union Movement, we continue to fight to ensure our heroes, survivors, and their families receive the care and compensation they deserve. We will never forget their sacrifice and we will never give up the fight.

#NeverForget

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Worker and Labor Protections Governor Hochul signed legislation to strengthen and expand labor protections statewide, helping to create good paying union jobs.

A package of pro-worker legislation became law today. Thank you @governor.ny.gov for your commitment to addressing the real needs and concerns of working people; and thank you @leaderasc.bsky.social and Speaker Heastie for your vital roles in passing these critical pieces of legislation.

AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento discusses the state of labor According to Cilento, President Trump is not a friend to labor.

ICYMI: President Mario Cilento spoke about the state of labor on Capital Tonight: