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Denise Abbott Elected President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Denise Abbott Elected President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

Abbott, who serves as Health and Safety Director for CWA Local 1168 and is a Registered Nurse, will be the first woman to lead the labor organization.

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Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Passage of the Big Ugly Betrayal

Statement by New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the Passage of the Big Ugly Betrayal

First and foremost, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to our affiliates, their members, and our community partners for joining us in our federal fightback campaign against Congressional Republicans, who are directly responsible for the devastating effects this disastrous bill wi

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WATCH: New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call (June 25, 2025)

WATCH: New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call (June 25, 2025)

The New York State Reconciliation Fight Back Call on June 25, 2025 at 8:00pm featured New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento, Senator Chuck Schumer, and special guests including workers who will be impacted by the cuts being considered in the federal budget reconciliation process.

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