AFSCME Council 66

06/22/2026

Vote for Thomas P. DiNapoli to protect our pensions!

https://elections.ny.gov

Another endorsement!

Thank you Council 66 for the essential work you do for New Yorkers and thank you for supporting my reelection campaign.

06/21/2026

This Father’s Day, we honor the working dads who show up every day for their families, their workplaces and the people who depend on them. Today we celebrate their strength, dedication and commitment to building a stronger future for all working families.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

NYSLRS Tier 6 benefits have been improved. Effective October 1, 2026, most Tier 6 members will contribute only 3 percent of their earnings. And, as of January 1, 2027, more overtime pay can be included in the calculation of their pension benefits.
www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/2026-laws

06/17/2026

Casey Howe, local 2574 Allegany County, played an important role in helping craft the 911-25 retirement option legislation & recently authored a powerful editorial urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the bill.

“Signing this legislation would tell dispatchers throughout New York State that their sacrifices are recognized and that the work they perform is an essential part of the public safety system.” AFSCME

Contact Governor Kathy Hochul and ask her to sign S.7635B/A.9162A into law Dear Governor Hochul: My name is Casey D. Howe, and I serve as a Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher […]

06/16/2026

Congratulations to Cody Stryker & Rebecca Harris Local 3124 Auburn Community Hospital who were sworn in as President & Trustee of the newly invigorated Cayuga Labor Council!

Cody made history as our first Council 66 member to be elected as a Labor Council President! AFSCME New York State AFL-CIO

06/09/2026

President Rich Canazzi joined Governor Kathy Hochul to celebrate this year’s budget & legislative victories.

Through strong partnerships with the Governor’s office and state lawmakers, our union helped secure significant wins for members across New York State. Together, we’re delivering real results and continuing to move our members forward. AFSCME AFSCME Local 1095 Demond Meeks Senator Samra Brouk Assemblywoman Sarah Clark - AD 136 Assemblymember Harry Bronson

06/08/2026

Thank you Senator Christopher J. Ryan for your efforts to secure a 25 year retirement option for 911 workers! Our 911 operators provide life saving services every day & this law recognizes and honors their heroic work! AFSCME Rich Canazzi

06/03/2026

Our recently formed Buffalo retiree group is holding its founding convention on June 17th! Please let us know if you’re a retiree who would like to get more involved! AFSCME AFSCME Retiree Chapter 66

Our newly formed Buffalo retiree group recently met to plan exciting programming for next year! Buffalo area retirees are encouraged to join & get involved! AFSCME

06/02/2026

Thank you Assemblymember Harry Bronson for working with us to create legislation that helps keep our extraordinary library workers safe! AFSCME Rich Canazzi Robert L. Leonard

The Library Worker Protection Act has passed the Assembly! In the aftermath of book bans, some libraries and library staff have experienced threats and harassment, some people even threatening library workers with weapons, which has created an unwelcoming and unsafe environment. The provisions in this legislation are necessary steps to provide protection for the staff and their communities so that access to library resources is available and accessible for ALL!