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Statement from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler on the two-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA):

The new research shows companies increased their CEOs take-home pay and raised prices on consumers, even as their commodity costs fell last year.

Long Island Federation of Labor President John Durso said, “Governor Hochul’s steadfast commitment to improving our region’s roadways has been unwavering since her first days leading our state.

Today, following Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, the AFL-CIO announced our enthusiastic support for the Harris–Walz ticket.

"We get to stand here today to celebrate a 900+ megawatt project one of the first of its kind in the country and it's happening not just here in New York, but on Long Island" -Ryan Stanton, Long Island Federation of Labor, Executive Director

WASHINGTON—Following a vote of its Executive Council, which represents 60 unions and 12.5 million workers, today the AFL-CIO unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in the 2024 election.