Press Releases

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

"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

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

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

President Alvarez Commends Gawker Staff for Working Toward Building More Sustainable Careers, Voice at Work

New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement, congratulating staff at Gawker, who voted yesterday to join the Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO:

President Alvarez Commends Gawker Staff for Working Toward Building More Sustainable Careers, Voice at Work

2015 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal & Parade Chair

We are proud to announce 1199 SEIU President George Gresham will be this year's Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal & Teamsters Joint Council 16 President George Miranda will be Parade Chair.

The parade will step off on Saturday, September 12 at 10 am, marching up Fifth Avenue.

2015 Labor Day Parade Grand Marshal & Parade Chair