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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

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

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A statement from NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez in solidarity with the musician-teachers of ARTS-MSM in their fight for fair wages and a strong contract.

"The dedicated faculty of ARTS-MSM are the backbone of one of our City’s premier music institutions, and they deserve a contract that reflects their talent, commitment, and the vital role they play in shaping the next generation of musicians.

A statement from NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez in solidarity with the musician-teachers of ARTS-MSM in their fight for fair wages and a strong contract.

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RELEASE: Empowering the Community: Dominicanos USA, CUNY Citizenship Now!, and NYC Labor Union Partners Offer Citizenship Application Assistance

New York, NY - Dominicanos USA (DUSA), CUNY Citizenship Now!, and the NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO today proudly conducted a special citizenship application assistance event in celebration of National Citizenship Day, which took place earlier this week.

RELEASE: Empowering the Community: Dominicanos USA, CUNY Citizenship Now!, and NYC Labor Union Partners Offer Citizenship Application Assistance

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Union Members Get Out the Vote in Queens to Elect Labor’s Candidate Tom Suozzi

QUEENS, February 13, 2024 —“The New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO is proud to congratulate our friend Tom Suozzi on his successful election in NY’s Third Congressional District,” said NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez following the victory in Tuesday’s special election

Union Members Get Out the Vote in Queens to Elect Labor’s Candidate Tom Suozzi

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A Permanent Memorial to the Victims and Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is Dedicated in Greenwich Village

NEW YORK, October 11, 2023—Nearly 113 years after the tragedy, the long-awaited public memorial to the victims and legacy of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire will today be dedicated at the s

A Permanent Memorial to the Victims and Legacy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is Dedicated in Greenwich Village

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Statement on the Minimum Rate of Pay for NYC's Delivery Workers

"Through the pandemic, extreme weather, and other significant challenges, New York City’s delivery workers keep millions of New Yorkers fed. In return, last year our City made a promise – that we would deliver the minimum pay and protections they fought so tirelessly for.

Statement on the Minimum Rate of Pay for NYC's Delivery Workers