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Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. In New York State there is a unique network of occupational health clinics available to workers to prevent injuries and illnesses.In this podcast, we talk to the medical di
The 2024 Legislative Session is underway. On the latest Union Strong podcast we break down some of the priorities for the Union Movement with New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl.Stay up to date on NYS AFL-CIO legislative in
The New York State Nurses Association is celebrating groundbreaking contract victories and they are building on their solidarity for more fights ahead.On the latest Union Strong podcast, we hear from Nancy Hagans, president of NYSNA and Nation
Melinda Person is an educator, mother of 4, yoga instructor, and Ironman triathlete. She serves as a member of the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council, and she's the new president of the nearly 700 thousand-member New York State United Tea
On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is Mario Cilento, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO. In this wide-ranging interview, President Cilento talks about the energy he sees, right now, within the Union Movement and why we are
Kyle Viverito is an electrician and member of IBEW Local 3. Not too long ago, while on the job doing electrical work at an NHL arena, he started singing and it did not go unnoticed.He caught the attention of management, and the next thing he
There has been a surge in union activity across the country with more workers deciding to join unions and demanding improved working conditions. One of those regions is in Buffalo, New York, home to the first unionized Starbucks that set into m
The 2023 legislative session has come to an end and there are some big victories for workers including various worker protections and improved Workers’ Compensation.On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is the Legislative Director at t
We are celebrating our 100th episode by diving into the historic writers’ strike that is making headlines across the country. Our guest is the Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America East, Lowell Peterson, who will give us an overvi
There has been a significant spike in the number of child labor violations reported in New York State over the past year.What are those violations and what is the state doing to address the increase?Also, an examination of the gender wage g
As a union movement, the New York State AFL-CIO has been working with its affiliates to address climate change in a responsible way.On the latest Union Strong podcast, we discuss thermal energy networks and their role in decarbonizing state-ow
Addressing climate change presents all sorts of opportunities for workers and unions, but it also puts many good union jobs at risk of elimination which is why the state must maintain flexibility.As New York State continues to work to reduce
Combating climate change while protecting workers is a top priority for the union movement, which is why the New York State AFL-CIO along with our affiliates have been involved every step of the way as the state moves toward achieving its ambit
Healthcare workers who are members of 1199 SEIU filled the 17,000-seat MVP arena in downtown Albany this week for one of the largest rallies in the state in decades.The caregivers, still reeling from three years of the pandemic, are calling on
An executive budget proposal aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters may have good intentions, but could have unintended consequences that jeopardize public safety. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Sam Fres
With well over 10 thousand bills introduced during the two-year legislative cycle in New York State and a $227 billion budget, there is a long list of issues that impact workers and the union movement. On this podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Le
The adult-use cannabis market is open for business in New York State and it's expected to create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. On this podcast, we learn about the Cannabis Workforce Initiative and how it's helping people navigate this
We know from a recently released survey that 76 percent of consumers prefer to buy American-made products, but where do you find them? Our guest from the Alliance for American Manufacturing has an entire holiday gift guide of Made in America it
TikTok is a powerful communications tool, but getting started can feel intimidating. On the latest Union Strong podcast we discuss how TikTok works, tips and tricks for unions who want to use it to get their message out, and why you shouldn’t b
Candidates seeking the endorsement of the New York State AFL-CIO must meet a high threshold of support. On the latest Union Strong podcast, we break down the endorsement process with our guests; Ryan Delgado, Political Director and Chief of St
Union construction workers and members of the fire and police departments in New York City developed a strong bond working together on New York’s 9/11 recovery mission. Years later, many of them now retired, are putting their knowledge and skil
Workers won big in the 2022 legislative session. The list of victories includes workplace health and safety protections, improvements to labor rights and pensions, and the creation of good-paying jobs as we address climate change.On the latest
When nurses were forced to work mandatory overtime during the COVID pandemic, it was understood that we were dealing with an emergency.The emergency has passed, yet mandatory overtime is back with a vengeance and it’s reached a crisis level in
The concept of Buy American is simple: Our tax dollars should be used to create jobs and advance production here at home.On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we discuss the importance of prioritizing Buy American legislation and
The state of New York has lost thousands of public sector workers over the past decade. Recruiting and retaining public employees is reaching a crisis level.In addition, dedicated public sector workers who risked their lives during the pande
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