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Fix Tier 6 to Protect Our Public Services

Staffing shortages in the public sector are at crisis levels because Tier 6 has become an impediment to recruitment and retention. Ask your legislators to fix the Tier 6 public pension system in the 2024-25 State Budget.

New York State AFL-CIO

Helping Working Families Achieve a Better Life

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.

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New York State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

The NYS AFL-CIO's 2024 Constitutional Convention will take place August 27-28 in New York City. Stay tuned for more information. 

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New York State AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention

The NYS AFL-CIO's 2024 Constitutional Convention will take place August 27-28 in New York City. Stay tuned for more information.