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President Alvarez Calls on New York Congressionals to Reject the TPP
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President Alvarez Calls on New York Congressionals to Reject the TPP

New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority in the U.S. Senate:

President Alvarez Calls on New York Congressionals to Reject the TPP

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President Alvarez: Support for “Fight for $15” Movement Crosses Industries, Workers Understand Strength in Numbers
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President Alvarez: Support for “Fight for $15” Movement Crosses Industries, Workers Understand Strength in Numbers


New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the “Fight for $15” day of action:

President Alvarez: Support for “Fight for $15” Movement Crosses Industries, Workers Understand Strength in Numbers

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Ahead of 3/10 Strike, Central Labor Council Calls on NYU to Reach Fair Contract Agreement with Student Instructors, Researchers

New York, NY - President Vincent Alvarez of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, today released the following statement regarding NYU's refusal to reach a fair contract for graduate student researchers and instructors:

Ahead of 3/10 Strike, Central Labor Council Calls on NYU to Reach Fair Contract Agreement with Student Instructors, Researchers

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NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez's Statement on 2015 State of the City Address
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NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez's Statement on 2015 State of the City Address

New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement, regarding initiatives outlined in Mayor de Blasio's State of the City Address:

NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez's Statement on 2015 State of the City Address

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Hunts Point Workers Vote to Ratify Contract, Call for City Investment
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Hunts Point Workers Vote to Ratify Contract, Call for City Investment



Bronx, NY – Workers at Hunts Point Market voted to approve a new, three year contract today, with 97% of workers voting "yes."  The 1,300 workers, members of Teamsters Local 202, will receive significant wage increases in each year of the contract.

Hunts Point Workers Vote to Ratify Contract, Call for City Investment