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TO: NYS AFL-CIO Executive Board Members

FROM: Mario Cilento, President

DATE: June 21, 2019

RE: Statement of NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on

Vital Labor Protections for Striking Workers

Mick Mulvaney, a millionaire who is President Trump’s acting ch

As leaders of the AFL-CIO representing working people here in Ohio and across the country, we’ve seen firsthand the damage from bad trade agreements, and no deal has done more harm to working people than the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The North American Free Trade Agreement has been a disaster for working Pennsylvanians. But, the way it came about was no accident.

When AFSCME member Deborah Van Horn was unable to work due to health issues, she turned to Union Plus for financial help. As a Union Plus Credit Cardholder, she was eligible to apply for the Union Plus Disability Grant.

As Pride Month is recognized around the world this year, the rainbow-hued celebration will be colored by hope, fear for the future, and reverence for the que