Press Releases

President Alvarez Statement on the Shooting of NYPD Officers Liu and Ramos

“Our deepest condolences go out to the families of NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu and the entire NYPD community as we mourn this tragic and senseless loss of life.  This tragedy highlights the risks that all of NY’s Finest take every day when they go to work to protect the p

President Alvarez Statement on the Shooting of NYPD Officers Liu and Ramos

Proposed Carriage Ban is a Flawed Solution to a Nonexistent Problem

New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement, reaffirming the Council's support of the horse carriage industry:

Proposed Carriage Ban is a Flawed Solution to a Nonexistent Problem

President Vincent Alvarez's Statement on Obama Immigration Action

New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez has released the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement on immigration action:

President Vincent Alvarez's Statement on Obama Immigration Action

Media Coverage of the 2014 NYC Labor Day Parade

Media Coverage of the 2014 NYC Labor Day Parade

Remembering on September 11

On the 13th anniversary of the attacks of September 11th 2001, we pause to remember all of those who lost their lives.  The NYC CLC recognizes the incredible sacrifices made by firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians. 

Remembering on September 11

CLC President Alvarez: We Cannot Wait Another Day for Immigration Reform

New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today stood with United States Senator Chuck Schumer, 32BJ SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Kyle Bragg, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, immigrant rights organizations, and representatives of the business c

CLC President Alvarez: We Cannot Wait Another Day for Immigration Reform