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NYC CLC Statement on Trump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights from Federal Workers

"The President’s Executive Order is nothing more than blatant union-busting and retaliation against dedicated federal workers for exercising their rights," said Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

NYC CLC Statement on Trump Executive Order Stripping Collective Bargaining Rights from Federal Workers

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A statement from NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez in solidarity with the musician-teachers of ARTS-MSM in their fight for fair wages and a strong contract.

"The dedicated faculty of ARTS-MSM are the backbone of one of our City’s premier music institutions, and they deserve a contract that reflects their talent, commitment, and the vital role they play in shaping the next generation of musicians.

A statement from NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez in solidarity with the musician-teachers of ARTS-MSM in their fight for fair wages and a strong contract.

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RELEASE: Empowering the Community: Dominicanos USA, CUNY Citizenship Now!, and NYC Labor Union Partners Offer Citizenship Application Assistance

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.

RELEASE: Empowering the Community: Dominicanos USA, CUNY Citizenship Now!, and NYC Labor Union Partners Offer Citizenship Application Assistance

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Union Members Get Out the Vote in Queens to Elect Labor’s Candidate Tom Suozzi

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 Get Out the Vote in Queens to Elect Labor’s Candidate Tom Suozzi

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A Permanent Memorial to the Victims and Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is Dedicated in Greenwich Village

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 s

A Permanent Memorial to the Victims and Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is Dedicated in Greenwich Village