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A federation of 3,000 unions representing 2.5 million members, retirees & their families; fighting for better wages, benefits & working conditions. #UnionStrong

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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 14h
Join Blake Gendebien, Carrie Woerner, and labor leaders for a labor walk in Fort Edward this weekend! RSVP:
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CDALF Labor Walk for Blake Gendebien and Carrie Woerner (Fort Edward) · New York State AFL-CIO
Join union members and our political allies in Fort Edward as we work to elect #UnionStrong candidates: Blake Gendebien for U.S. Congress, Congressional District 21 and Carrie Woerner for NYS Assembly...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Last night union members had the opportunity to hear from labor's pick for NY-21, Blake Gendebien. It was a great conversation, you can watch it here:
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Meet the Candidate: Blake Gendebien for NY-21
New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento hosted a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 21st Congressional District, Blake Gendebien. Blake took questions from union member...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MONDAY: Meet labor's pick for NY-17, Cait Conley. Registration required:
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Meet the Candidate: Cait Conley for NY-17
Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and NYSUT President Melinda Person for a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 17th Congressional District, Cait Conley. We'll...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
TOMORROW: Meet labor's pick for NY-21, Blake Gendebien. Registration required:
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Meet the Candidate: Blake Gendebien for NY-21
Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento for a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 21st Congressional District, Blake Gendebien. We'll talk about the cost of living,...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is a great day for the entire union movement in NYS. 1199 is setting a standard throughout this country in organizing new members and keeping us #UnionStrong. It is an important moment for 1199 and for the future of organized labor.
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
THURSDAY: Meet labor's pick for NY-21, Blake Gendebien. Registration required:
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Meet the Candidate: Blake Gendebien for NY-21
Join New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento for a conversation with labor's endorsed candidate for New York's 21st Congressional District, Blake Gendebien. We'll talk about the cost of living,...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Public dollars belong in public schools! New York State must opt out of the private school voucher program. #UnionStrong #NoVouchersInNY
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 15/09/2026
Workers make this country run. It’s time to elect candidates who will prioritize us, not billionaires. To do that, we need to get registered! On National Voter Registration Day, check your voter registration so we can take our country back for workers! betterinaunion.org/check
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A quarter of a century has passed since the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento:
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
A quarter of a century has passed since the horrific terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.On that day, 2,977 people were killed, yet 25 years later, families are still losing loved ones. Thousands ...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Weekly virtual phone banks have begun! Support #UnionStrong candidates with us every Tuesday and Thursday:
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Union Strong Phone Bank Tuesdays and Thursdays · New York State AFL-CIO
Our #UnionStrong candidates need your support in the GENERAL ELECTION! Join us as we make phone calls for our Union Strong candidates! All you need is your cell phone plus your laptop/desktop or tabl...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
"By making our voices heard from Labor Day to Election Day and beyond, we will continue to show everyone that here in New York State, we are union strong." A Labor Day message from President Mario Cilento:
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New York’s Workers Are Union Strong
Published in the New York Daily News on September 7, 2026Labor Day is a time to celebrate the contributions of working people. They built this country, and by organizing and joining unions, they also ...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 05/09/2026
Making a last-minute grocery run for your Labor Day barbecue? From the hot dogs and buns to the chips, ketchup and drinks, choose union-made products and support the workers who make Labor Day possible. aflcio.org/barbecue
Union-made in America barbecue | AFL-CIO
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Cait Conley @caitfornewyork.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It’s truly an honor to have the support of the @nysaflcio.bsky.social and their 2.5 million members in this race. A better, more affordable future means fighting for the workers who keep our communities running.
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Spend LABOR DAY with your union family. Find an event near you:
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Labor Day 2026: Standing Up For Working People
Labor Day is a celebration of the power and solidarity of the union movement. This year, we’re using that power and solidarity to take back our country for working people. We are mobilizing to elect p...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Thank you to all of the delegates who made our 2026 COPE Convention a success. Our full list of endorsed candidates is available on our website. Now the work to elect them begins! #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO Announces Additional Endorsements at COPE Convention
Albany, NY - Today, the 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO announced endorsements of candidates running for Congress, State Senate and Assembly.The endorsements took place at the state federati...
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NYS PEF @nyspef.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The @nysaflcio.bsky.social COPE Convention takes place today in Albany, with PEF well represented. President Spence and the rest of the delegates will debate and vote on endorsements in federal and NYS races as organized labor leverages its political power for the November midterms and beyond.
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Convention is in session! #COPE2026
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Please take your seats #COPE2026
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We begin right at 9:30am. Concessions are open now on level 2! #COPE2026
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Good morning delegates! ☀️ Grab your badge, your #UnionStrong bag and let’s get to work! #COPE2026
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Delegates, want to pick up your badge early? Stop by our registration desk in the Albany Capital Center between 2pm and 6pm today! #COPE2026 #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"It’s time to put shovels in the ground, create thousands of jobs and deliver infrastructure that makes energy more affordable for everyone."
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N.Y. is ready to tap into thermal energy. What are we waiting for?
Published in the Times Union on August 25, 2026Imagine entire neighborhoods where homes, schools and businesses are connected through a shared network that provides efficient heating and cooling year-...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Delegates, we are getting ready for you! Excited to get to work at our 2026 COPE Convention this week. #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
CEO greed is out of control. The median S&P 500 company worker would need to work for 198 years to make what the median S&P 500 CEO was paid in 2025. More insane stats in the latest Executive Paywatch report:
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
On the picket line today with our Hotel & Gaming Trades Council family who are fighting for a fair contract at Fairfield & Four Points Times Square! #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
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graphic with union strong nys afl-cio logo that says the weekend exists because unions fought for it
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
UNION STRONG DAY at Yankee Stadium is August 8th!
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Union Strong Day at Yankee Stadium
Join CWA District 1, the NYS AFL-CIO and the New York Yankees for a Union Strong day at Yankee Stadium!Yankees vs. Braves
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The entire union movement mourns the passing of Lillian Roberts. She was a true trailblazer who helped to transform the lives of working people. Her legacy will live on to inspire future generations.
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Rest in Power: AFSCME family mourns the loss of trailblazing leader Lillian Roberts
Lillian Roberts, the former executive director of AFSCME District Council 37 and a giant of the labor movement, has died.
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United University Professions @uupinfo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
UUP joined the @nysaflcio.bsky.social Labor Walk in support of @tomdinapoli.bsky.social on Saturday. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow in the primary election!
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
LABOR is out supporting #UnionStrong candidates across NYS during the last weekend of early voting! The primary election is June 23rd, don’t forget to VOTE!
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NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO @nyclabor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to our NY Knicks and to the union workers who help make celebrations like this possible. #UnionStrong #KnicksParade
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
LABOR WALKS are happening all over NYS on the first day of early voting! #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
"It’s no surprise that the rich are contributing millions to super PACs in an attempt to prevent common-sense regulations of AI." Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on billionaire investment against @alexbores.nyc:
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Billionaire Investment Against Alex Bores
Albany, NY - Alex Bores is the union movement’s clear choice to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District. He has a proven record of passing legislation at the state level that benefits working...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
With the NYS Primary less than two weeks away, we're discussing what’s at stake, how union members are making their voices heard and more on the latest #UnionStrong podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.
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Union Strong Podcast: The Union Vote
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
THIS WEEKEND! Labor Rally and Walk with Tish James in support of Stefani Zinerman:
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Labor Walks For Stefani Zinerman · New York State AFL-CIO
Join us and the People's Lawyer AG Tish James for a Labor Rally and Walk in support of Stefani Zinerman! Working people are coming together to stand with Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman in Brooklyn ...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
LABOR WALKS are happening across the state this weekend! Get involved:
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Union Strong Politics: Electing Leaders Who Will Fight For Working People
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento accepts your wager, @texasaflcio.org. Go Knicks!
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
You’re on! #GoKnicks
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Alex Bores @alexbores.nyc · 02/06/2026
This is the labor campaign. I couldn't be prouder to stand on the side of working people, including @rwdsu.bsky.social, which celebrates 87 years of fighting for working people next week.
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Thank you to all of the union members who volunteered at LABOR WALKS across the state today! Join the next one: nysaflcio.org/politics
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Rally with PEF on June 4th!
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms:
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Statement of New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on Passage of Vital Tier 6 Pension Reforms
Albany, NY - The Union Movement’s fight to fix Tier 6 has always been about dignity, self-respect, and financial independence in retirement. Whether it's a reduction in pension contribution rates, lif...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Tier 6 pension reform passed in the Senate and Assembly! A huge thank you to @leaderasc.bsky.social, @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, and all of the legislators who voted for it. Congrats to all of the union members who fought to #FixTier6!
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Tier 6 pension reform just passed in the State Assembly! A huge thank you to @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social and all of the members who voted for it.
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We congratulate the union members and their leaders who sent a powerful message that when working people stand together, their collective voices will be heard.
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Long Island Rail Road Strike Ends as Deal Is Reached
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is a true advocate for working people. Join us in supporting him on the virtual phone bank this week!
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Tom DiNapoli Phone Bank Tuesdays and Thursdays · New York State AFL-CIO
Our #UnionStrong candidates need your support! Join us as we make phone calls for our Union Strong candidates! All you need is your cell phone plus your laptop/desktop or tablet! We will provide a q...
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Standing on the picket line with our LIRR family on strike ✊ #UnionStrong
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New York State AFL-CIO @nysaflcio.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The deadline to apply for our scholarship for the Union Leadership Institute is May 22nd. Learn more:
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Apply for the Union Leadership Equity and Development (LEAD) Scholarship
For more than 20 years, the New York State AFL-CIO and Cornell University have co-sponsored the Union Leadership Institute (ULI). Hundreds of prospective leaders from local unions throughout the state...
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Daniel Goldman @danielsgoldman.dg4ny.co · 15/05/2026
I’m proud to have the overwhelming support of organized labor in this race. On Monday, ~200 labor union members came to rally for us. Since then, we’ve been endorsed by @nysaflcio.bsky.social & @uft.org. Investing in organized labor is the pathway to restore our middle class.
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Alex Bores @alexbores.nyc · 12/05/2026
I'm deeply honored to have @nysaflcio.bsky.social's endorsement. The 2.5 million New Yorkers who are members of AFL-CIO unions are the people who teach our kids, build our buildings, staff our hospitals, drive our trains, and keep this state running.
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