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Union Strong Episode 112: Investing in the Workforce: NYS DOL Commissioner Breaks It Down

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We Proudly Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. And while we celebrate Black labor leaders and union members, both past and present, who have advanced real change, we won’t ignore the moment we find ourselves in right now.

19, Feb, 2025

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Union Strong Episode 110: The Fight for Safe Staffing at Albany Med

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Letter to the Editor: Albany Med Nurses, Region Deserve Better

We are fortunate in the Capital Region to have Albany Medical Center, the region’s largest hospital and the only Level 1 trauma center between Canada and Westchester. Our members and their families, nearly 240,000 in the Capital Region, rely on Albany Med for care.

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Next Up Regular Meeting

The AFL-CIO Next Up Young Worker Program is a place for young people and their unions, progressive allies, students and community groups to join to

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10 Apr

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The Rochester Labor Council delegates meeting meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month (except July, August and December).

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IBEW Local 86
2300 East River Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623

01 May

Rochester Labor Council Committee On Political Education

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