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20 Aug, 2025

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Union Strong Podcast: Union Bus Tour Stops In New York

15 Aug, 2025

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Statement by President Mario Cilento on the Passing of Danny Donohue

"The Union Movement has lost not only an incredible leader but also an extraordinary human being with the recent passing of Danny Donohue.

Statement by President Mario Cilento on the Passing of Danny Donohue

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21 Jul, 2025

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Union Strong Podcast: Federal Funding and New York’s Future

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03 Jul, 2025

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Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Passage of the Big Ugly Betrayal

First and foremost, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to our affiliates, their members, and our community partners for joining us in our federal fightback campaign against Congressional Republicans, who are directly responsible for the devastating effects this disastrous bill wi

Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Passage of the Big Ugly Betrayal

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27 Jun, 2025

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WATCH: New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call (June 25, 2025)

The New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call on June 25, 2025 at 8:00pm featured New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento, Senator Chuck Schumer, and special guests including workers who will be impacted by the cuts being considered in the federal budget reconciliation process.

WATCH: New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call (June 25, 2025)