WNY Area Labor Federation,AFL-CIO

10/19/2026

Two fighters committed to shutting down corruption and putting service to the people at the heart of their work. 💞

10/15/2026

This weekend we're letting union households know how important their vote is on November 3rd! Join Letitia James, Ryan Taughrin for NYS Assembly, and Steve Meyer for Erie County Clerk as we support candidates fighting for us—not the bosses, corporations, or billionaires.

Join us as we go door-to-door and talk to union members about why their vote matters on November 3rd! We will be joined by **Attorney General Tish James** for an extra exciting event launch. Wear your union colors and make a real difference in our collective efforts to help elect and la...

10/15/2026

It's not radical to want every worker and their family to have a living wage, good benefits, and enough for a vacation and a large popcorn at the movies. 🍿

Working people are not asking for luxury. We want some breathing room so we can live instead of barely making ends meet.

This November, we’re going to elect candidates who will create an economy that works for all of us, not just billionaires.

Join us:
betterinaunion.org

10/15/2026

Unemployment services in NYS are getting a major upgrade! New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon has all the details on what we can expect. 👇🏼 ⬇️ 👇🏿

News Union Strong Podcast: Unemployment Services Overhaul New York State AFL-CIO 15 Oct, 2026 Social share icons The New York State Department of Labor is about to launch a major upgrade to unemployment services that will affect everyone currently collecting unemployment and new filers. It’s the l...

10/08/2026

As a nurse, union leader, and the first woman to lead the WNY Area Labor Federation, I've seen firsthand what working families are up against. We need leaders who treat affordability like the emergency it is – Letitia James has always fought for working people, and that's exactly the kind of leadership we need. I'm proud to stand with her.

10/07/2026

Take it from Mike and Jimmy—it's our unions, our rights, OUR VOTE!

10/07/2026

Thank you too UUP Buffalo State and Buffalo State University for inviting President Abbott to join faith and cultural leaders for a discussion on regional issues, campus connections, and working toward a more unified, resilient community.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we are fighting for you and every member of the working class. ❤️🐅✊🏽

10/06/2026

Our federation was proud to stand with our siblings at UFCW District Union Local One today to support legislation in the Buffalo Common Council establishing staffing ratios in stores with self-checkout machines.

Better service. Better safety. Better working conditions!

Thank you to Leah Halton-Pope for Ellicott District Councilmember for sponsoring!

10/03/2026

We’re all in with Taughrin! Union members went door-to-door in Lancaster and Cheektowaga today for candidates fighting for working people like us—not the bosses, corporations, or billionaires.

Vote for Ryan Taughrin for NYS Assembly, Steve Meyer for Erie County Clerk, Tim Kennedy for Congress, Aaron Gies for Congress, Senator April Baskin, and Rachel Martinez for Cheektowaga Town Council!

Thanks to NYSUT - A Union of Professionals, IUPAT DC 4 of WNY & CNY, UUP Buffalo Center, New York State Nurses Association, Local 153 Opeiu, CWA Local 1122 and CWA District 1. 🙏🏻