L.I. FED of Labor
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We are the fourth largest central labor council in the country. We have 250,000 members representing a wide range of unions
Joined March 2011
Our 23rd Constitutional Convention. Delegates representing more than 250,000 workers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties gathered to the leadership of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. John R. Durso, President of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, a
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Immigration Crackdown Could Impact Elder Care Staffing. Employees at elder care facilities on Long Island and across the state who have temporary protected status are receiving deportation letters from the Trump administration, putting already.
newsday.com
Workers with Temporary Protected Status are receiving deportation letters, which could affect already understaffed nursing homes and assisted living communities, advocates said.
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Statement from John R. Durso, President and Ryan Stanton, Executive Director of the Long Island Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO in Support of Sara Lopez Garcia. What we know is that Sara Lopez Garcia is a promise. She is a promise of what this country can be when we lift up hard
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Northwell Health workers in New Hyde Park demand equal benefits. "We want what every other Northwell employees have," said Patrick Shanley, 53, a technologist at the New Hyde Park lab, as he and other demonstrators marched back and forth outside the.
longislandfed.org
"We want what every other Northwell employees have," said Patrick Shanley, 53, a technologist at the New Hyde Park lab, as he and other demonstrators marched back and forth outside the facility."We...
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RT @nynurses: Nurses are tired of healthcare CEOs lining their pockets with millions of dollars, while failing to invest in hiring and reta….
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RT @ClimateJobsNY: Janet, a @steamfitters638 business agent, knows Offshore Wind is a game-changer for NY—tackling climate change and creat….
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Fire codes are keeping battery energy storage systems safe. "Through extensive testing, we found that the best way to address potential hazards wasn’t to avoid the technology, but to regulate it properly and build in proven fire protection measures.".
longislandfed.org
When I was in the FDNY, battery storage systems were beginning to emerge, and I helped examine these technologies and their risks. Through extensive testing, we found that the best way to address...
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RT @AFLCIO: Fighting for working people is patriotic. Happy Independence Day from America’s unions! 🇺🇸
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Suffolk County Water Authority and union reach new contract deal bumping pay up by 26% over 8 years. Local 393 president Barbara Yatauro said in an interview with Newsday it was the first time in over 50 years the two sides reached a deal before a
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LIPA trustees choose Carrie Meek Gallagher as new chief executive officer. "She knows her way around local government, state government, and everything in between and she is a proven problem solver. ". #lipa #lipower #longisland #nassaucounty.
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"She knows her way around local government, state government, and everything in between and she is a proven problem solver," said Englebright, a former state assemblyman who attended Gallagher's Gold...
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Senate keeps SALT at $10G, GOP Reps balk. Long Island’s two House Republicans — Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport) and Nick LaLota (R-Amityville) — immediately spoke out against the proposal. @nicklalota @RepGarbarino #SALT #salttax #longisland
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ICYMI: Amtrak's proposal to stop in Ronkonkoma, Hicksville gaining steam. Amtrak could be a gamechanger for potential Long Island visitors scared off by its jam-packed roadways. #amtrak #ronkonkoma #ronkonkomahub #longisland #litraffic #traffic #lirr.
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"Now, depending on where you’re going on Long Island, it requires three trains to get out there if you’re coming from New Jersey, for example," said Prophet, who believes Amtrak could be a gamechan...
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RT @LizShuler: 160 years ago today, the last enslaved Black Americans were freed. Today is a reminder that there is no economic justice wit….
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RT @NYSAFLCIO: Under the Budget Reconciliation Bill, people in underserved and rural communities would lose access to healthcare as hospita….
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Hempstead Town Board OKs rezoning to allow for casino. Michael Levoff, Senior VP of Las Vegas Sands, said in a statement: "Today’s unanimous vote to approve zoning for the Nassau Coliseum site marks a pivotal step forward — affirming the shared vision of.
longislandfed.org
Michael Levoff, Senior VP of Las Vegas Sands, said in a statement: "Today’s unanimous vote to approve zoning for the Nassau Coliseum site marks a pivotal step forward — affirming the shared vision of...
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ICYMI: Nassau lawmakers accept environmental impact findings for redevelopment proposal for Coliseum. After the vote, Presiding Officer Legis. Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) said he was "delighted" that all 19 legislators voted in favor of the environmental.
longislandfed.org
After the vote, Presiding Officer Legis. Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) said he was "delighted" that all 19 legislators voted in favor of the environmental review."This is going to create enormous...
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ICE, police won't go into Nassau schools for federal immigration matters. The state's guidance says that generally a warrant signed by a judge is required for ICE enforcement or interrogation and administrative warrants are not valid to enter a school
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Long Island addiction experts fear fewer treatment options with proposed Medicaid cuts. #medicaid #MedicaidCuts #medicaidcutskill #MedicaidMatters #addiction #addictiontreatment #longisland @SenSchumer.
longislandfed.org
Long Island addiction-treatment providers said Monday that a congressional spending bill's $880 billion in proposed cuts, largely to Medicaid, and more than $1 billion in proposed trims to the...
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Our annual golf outing was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who enjoyed a beautiful day at Harbor Links, joined us for dinner, and helped to sponsor the event. For more images from the event please visit our facebook page:
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