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15 Oct, 2026

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Press Release: New York City Labor Unions Come Together to Launch Election Protection Labor Coalition in “Our Voice. Our Vote. Our Democracy.”

05 Aug, 2026

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Joint Statement from Brendan Griffith, President, New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO & Nancy Hagans, RN, BSN, CCRN, President, New York State Nurses Association on The Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti

23 Jul, 2026

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: IFPTE LOCAL 98, SPEAKER MENIN, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND LABOR LEADERS RALLY TO DEFEND WOMEN FEDERAL WORKERS AND KEEP ARMY CORPS IN NYC

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09 Dec, 2016

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Statement from NYC CLC Pres. Alvarez on NYC’s 29th Construction Fatality in a Two-Year Period

New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the tragic death of construction worker Wilfredo Enriques, who fell to his death while working on a project at the old Domino Sugar Factory in Wi

Statement from NYC CLC Pres. Alvarez on NYC’s 29th Construction Fatality in a Two-Year Period

02 Sep, 2016

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02 Sep, 2016

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Celebrating our Union Made City By Vincent Alvarez

Each year on Labor Day, we pause to celebrate the contributions of working New Yorkers in building and growing our national and local economy. On the Saturday after Labor Day, working men and women from all over the area take to Manhattan’s Fifth Ave.

Celebrating our Union Made City By Vincent Alvarez

23 Jun, 2016

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23 Jun, 2016

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NYC CLC President Alvarez on the SCOTUS Ruling on DAPA/DACA

For Immediate Release:

NYC CLC President Alvarez on the SCOTUS Ruling on DAPA/DACA

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

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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

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