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Statement by President Alvarez on the Mayor's Proposal to Boost Wages for City Workers

Statement by President Alvarez on the Mayor's Proposal to Boost Wages for City Workers

07 Jan, 2016

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Statement by President Alvarez on the Mayor's Proposal to Boost Wages for City Workers

“Mayor de Blasio’s proposal is a real step forward in ensuring that New York City’s working men and women have the tools they need to help with the rising costs of everyday living expenses in our city,” said Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

Statement by President Alvarez on the Mayor's Proposal to Boost Wages for City Workers

Governor Cuomo Announces Plans for Penn Station Revamp

Governor Cuomo Announces Plans for Penn Station Revamp

07 Jan, 2016

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Governor Cuomo Announces Plans for Penn Station Revamp

Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced plans to revamp Penn Station to help meet the demands of ridership in our growing city. Here's a sketch of the proposed plans.

Governor Cuomo Announces Plans for Penn Station Revamp

Statement By President Alvarez on Congress' Failure to Reauthorize the Zadroga Act

01 Oct, 2015

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01 Oct, 2015

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Statement By President Alvarez on Congress' Failure to Reauthorize the Zadroga Act

New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding Congress' failure to reauthorize the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which provides continued funding for health care programs designed to treat those affec

Statement By President Alvarez on Congress' Failure to Reauthorize the Zadroga Act

Statement by Vincent Alvarez on Governor Cuomo's $15/hour Minimum Wage Proposal

11 Sep, 2015

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11 Sep, 2015

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Statement by Vincent Alvarez on Governor Cuomo's $15/hour Minimum Wage Proposal

"As the cost of living in New York City continues to increase, it is imperative that all workers receive the middle class wages that will allow them to pay for housing, care for families, and invest in their local communities," said Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Co

Statement by Vincent Alvarez on Governor Cuomo's $15/hour Minimum Wage Proposal

OpEd: NYC Leading National Resurgence in Union Organizing

OpEd: NYC Leading National Resurgence in Union Organizing

04 Sep, 2015

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OpEd: NYC Leading National Resurgence in Union Organizing

By Vincent Alvarez

OpEd: NYC Leading National Resurgence in Union Organizing

Pres. Alvarez: Increased Outreach, Not Elimination of Civil Service Exam, is Key to Growing FDNY Diversity

24 Aug, 2015

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24 Aug, 2015

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Pres. Alvarez: Increased Outreach, Not Elimination of Civil Service Exam, is Key to Growing FDNY Diversity

New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez released the following statement regarding the City’s proposal to eliminate competitive examinations in FDNY recruitment:

Pres. Alvarez: Increased Outreach, Not Elimination of Civil Service Exam, is Key to Growing FDNY Diversity