Press Releases

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

CLC, SCEPA Convene #RetireNYC Conference to Address NYC Retirement Security Crisis

Comptroller Scott Stringer Announces Creation of Advisory Council to Examine Retirement Security Options

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CLC, SCEPA Convene #RetireNYC Conference to Address NYC Retirement Security Crisis

Workers, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Join with Families of Triangle Fire Victims to Commemorate 103rd Anniversary of Tragic Blaze

Group Highlighted Recent Tragedies in Harlem, Bangladesh and Vietnam as Need

for  Continuation of Fight for Workers’ Rights

Workers, Labor Leaders, Elected Officials Join with Families of Triangle Fire Victims to Commemorate 103rd Anniversary of Tragic Blaze