New York State AFL-CIO
@nysaflcio.bsky.social
A federation of 3,000 unions representing 2.5 million members, retirees & their families; fighting for better wages, benefits & working conditions. #UnionStrong
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:
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
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November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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:
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:
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...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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:
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:
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...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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:
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:
Union Strong Podcast: Big Benefit Boost for Unemployed
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November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
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
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...
nysaflcio.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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!
November 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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!
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 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.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
October 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
"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:
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...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"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:
Early voting begins on OCTOBER 25th. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote!
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...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Early voting begins on OCTOBER 25th. Find your polling place and make a plan to vote!
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Grid Reliability:
October 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Grid Reliability:
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)
October 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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)
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:
Union Strong Podcast: The Shutdown
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October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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:
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)
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.
www.politico.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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:
October 1, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Kicking off the 2025 in-person meeting of the NYS AFL-CIO Women’s Committee! #UnionStrong
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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...
Tell your senators: cosponsor the Protect America’s Workforce Act! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
September 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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...
Tell your senators: cosponsor the Protect America’s Workforce Act! act.aflcio.org/call_campaig...
September 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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.
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.
www.governor.ny.gov
September 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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.
ICYMI: President Mario Cilento spoke about the state of labor on Capital Tonight:
AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento discusses the state of labor
According to Cilento, President Trump is not a friend to labor.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
ICYMI: President Mario Cilento spoke about the state of labor on Capital Tonight:
"As billionaires and corporations continue to concentrate their wealth and influence, unions have never been more important in fighting for the fair treatment that all workers deserve." Read President Mario Cilento's full #LaborDay op-ed:
This Labor Day, honor the workers who power our economy
Happy Labor Day! For many, it’s a chance to enjoy the long weekend, marking the unofficial end of summer. But for the union movement across this country, it's a moment to honor the workers who are the...
nysaflcio.org
September 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"As billionaires and corporations continue to concentrate their wealth and influence, unions have never been more important in fighting for the fair treatment that all workers deserve." Read President Mario Cilento's full #LaborDay op-ed: