Press Releases

DIGITAL STRATEGIES & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

The New York City Central Labor Council, along with the National AFL-CIO, NYS AFL-CIO and Organizing 2.0, will offer a day of trainings on digital strategies and online communications.  These courses will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 9:30am to 5:00pm at 275

DIGITAL STRATEGIES & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

Voter registration deadline - August 16th, 2013

In order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming September 10th Primary election, you must register to vote by August 16th, 2013.

For more information, please visit the NYC Board of Elections website.

Voter registration deadline - August 16th, 2013

Crain's - Organized labor group plots big election spending

Updated: July 23, 2013 3:46 p.m.

Crain's - Organized labor group plots big election spending

Labor is United in Calling for GAP and Walmart to Commit to Protecting the Health and Safety of Workers

New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the GAP's and WalMart's refusal to sign the International Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh:

Labor is United in Calling for GAP and Walmart to Commit to Protecting the Health and Safety of Workers

When So Many Are Struggling, Outsourcing Contract for Verrazano Bridge Steel Hurts Local Residents

New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council,  AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez has released the following statement on the MTA's decision to use Chinese-made steel to repair the Verrazano Bridge: 

When So Many Are Struggling, Outsourcing Contract for Verrazano Bridge Steel Hurts Local Residents

NY Amsterdam News - Paid Sick Days: Good for New York City’s Workforce

Posted: Monday, July 1, 2013 4:15 pm

By Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO

NY Amsterdam News - Paid Sick Days: Good for New York City’s Workforce