Press Releases
Sep 11, 2014 | Press Release
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.
The rescue efforts by not only those first responders, but of the building & construction trades workers, transit workers and others who came together...
Jun 27, 2014 | Press Release
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 community to call for the House of Representatives to take action on Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR).
Jun 17, 2014 | Press Release
Comptroller Scott Stringer Announces Creation of Advisory Council to Examine Retirement Security Options
Visit to view the #RetireNYC video.
Mar 25, 2014 | Press Release
Group Highlighted Recent Tragedies in Harlem, Bangladesh and Vietnam as Need
for Continuation of Fight for Workers’ Rights
New York, NY – A group of labor leaders, students, workers, elected officials, and activists gathered today with family members of the 146 workers lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire,to celebrate the lives of those who perished 103 years ago in the tragic workplace...
Mar 11, 2014 | Press Release
Decision Shows Speaker Silver’s Commitment to NYC’s Working Families
New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement commending the State Assembly Majority for its commitment to include budget language supporting Mayor de Bill de Blasio’s plan to fully fund universal pre-K and after school programs for New York City’s...
Mar 3, 2014 | Press Release
Help the NYC CLC celebrate all the contributions that women make to our city's labor movement.
Rosie the Riveter is an iconic image that celebrates the contributions that women make to our workforce, labor movement, and to our nation as a whole.
Feb 21, 2014 | Press Release
New York, NY – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the charge led by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) to keep Brooklyn’s hospitals open for care.
Feb 14, 2014 | Press Release
New York - "As we continue the fight to improve conditions for workers, Paid Sick Leave remains an integral piece in our quest to create a more worker-friendly NYC," said Vincent Alvarez, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
Feb 10, 2014 | Press Release
New York – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, President Vincent Alvarez today applauded Rep. Joseph Crowley’s commitment to opposing the fast-tracking of Trans Pacific Partnership legislation, a measure which would cut American jobs, and ruin many of the environmental protections working people have long fought to protect.
Feb 10, 2014 | Press Release
New York – New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding NY GOP Senate Leader Dean Skelos’ refusal to allow a vote on the City’s Universal Pre-K tax plan:
"It is unfortunate that Senator Skelos is opposing a plan to help improve educational opportunities for New York City's students. Our children deserve to receive the...