Press Releases
Sep 21, 2024 | Press Release
New York, NY - Dominicanos USA (DUSA), CUNY Citizenship Now!, and the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO today proudly conducted a special citizenship application assistance event in celebration of National Citizenship Day, which took place earlier this week.
Feb 13, 2024 | Press Release
QUEENS, February 13, 2024 —“The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO is proud to congratulate our friend Tom Suozzi on his successful election in NY’s Third Congressional District,” said NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez following the victory in Tuesday’s special election. “Union members in Queens know that Tom has been a champion for working families throughout his entire career in...
Oct 11, 2023 | Press Release
NEW YORK, October 11, 2023—Nearly 113 years after the tragedy, the long-awaited public memorial to the victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire will today be dedicated at the site of the historic fire in New York City. The Triangle Fire Memorial will be a permanent element on the very building that housed the Triangle Factory, at the corner of Greene Street and Washington...
Jul 13, 2023 | Press Release
The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with the courageous SAG-AFTRA members who are fighting for their rights, dignity, and a more equitable entertainment industry. The decision to go on strike is never an easy one, but these workers have taken a stand because they know they deserve to be treated with respect, provided with fair compensation, and afforded...
Jun 11, 2023 | Press Release
"Through the pandemic, extreme weather, and other significant challenges, New York City’s delivery workers keep millions of New Yorkers fed. In return, last year our City made a promise – that we would deliver the minimum pay and protections they fought so tirelessly for. Today, we celebrate the thousands of Deliveristas and supporters who kept up their courageous campaign until that historic...
May 24, 2023 | Press Release
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 24, 2024
First Elected in 2011, the President and Secretary-Treasurer Will Serve Fourth Four-Year Term
New York, NY – The delegates of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO on Thursday approved fourth terms for President Vincent Alvarez and Secretary-Treasurer Janella T. Hinds. The vote carried by acclamation at a meeting of 148 delegates...
May 5, 2023 | Press Release
NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 — The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC), representing 300 unions and 1.3 million members, including more than one million registered voter households across New York City, today announced its second round of endorsements for the 2023 New York City elections. Today’s endorsements include eight additional incumbent candidates for New York City Council...
Apr 27, 2023 | Press Release
NEW YORK, April 27, 2023 — The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO (NYC CLC), representing 300 unions and 1.3 million members, including more than one million registered voter households across New York City, today announced its first round of endorsements for the 2023 New York City elections. Today’s endorsements include 23 incumbent candidates for New York City Council seats.
Jan 9, 2023 | Press Release
“The entire New York City Labor Movement stands with our nurses, who are courageously taking action against dangerous understaffing that threatens the safety of their patients,” said New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez. “The decision to go on strike is never an easy one, particularly for workers who care so deeply about the patients and communities they serve....
Dec 7, 2022 | Press Release
Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.3062D/A.7503, raising the minimum wage annually by a percentage based on the rate of inflation and labor productivity