Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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