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Union Strong Podcast: Fix Tier 6

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Union Strong Podcast: Fix Tier 6

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Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the backbone of support for our nation’s brave heroes, providing essential health care, benefits and services that veterans have earned through their service.

But the VA is under attack.  

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Read More > Action Alert: Call to Restore Veterans Affairs Workers’ Union Rights

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

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

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

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.

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