L.I. FED of Labor

@LIFEDofLABOR

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

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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jul 7

Fire codes are keeping battery energy storage systems safe longislandfed.org/news-0/fire-co… "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."…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. 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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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jul 3

Suffolk County Water Authority and union reach new contract deal bumping pay up by 26% over 8 years longislandfed.org/news-0/suffolk… 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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. Suffolk County Water Authority and union reach new contract deal bumping pay up by 26% over 8 years

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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…

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jul 20

Immigration Crackdown Could Impact Elder Care Staffing newsday.com/news/health/im… 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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. 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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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jul 13

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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. 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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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jul 11

Northwell Health workers in New Hyde Park demand equal benefits longislandfed.org/affiliate-news… "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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. "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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NYSNA@nynurses · Jul 10

Nurses are tired of healthcare CEOs lining their pockets with millions of dollars, while failing to invest in hiring and retaining their nurses. Nurses deserve safe staffing and respect.

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Climate Jobs NY@ClimateJobsNY · Jul 8

Janet, a @steamfitters638 business agent, knows Offshore Wind is a game-changer for NY—tackling climate change and creating good union jobs. Thanks to advocacy from our union coalition, clean energy is #PoweringOurFuture. ⚡🌊 #EnergyIndependenceMonth #UnionStrong #LaborLeads

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AFL-CIO ✊@AFLCIO · Jul 4

Fighting for working people is patriotic. Happy Independence Day from America’s unions! 🇺🇸

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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 27

LIPA trustees choose Carrie Meek Gallagher as new chief executive officer longislandfed.org/news-0/lipa-tr… "She knows her way around local government, state government, and everything in between and she is a proven problem solver..." #lipa #lipower #longisland #nassaucounty…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. "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...

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 23

Senate keeps SALT at $10G, GOP Reps balk longislandfed.org/news-0/senate-… 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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. Senate keeps SALT at $10G, GOP Reps balk

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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…

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 23

ICYMI: Amtrak's proposal to stop in Ronkonkoma, Hicksville gaining steam longislandfed.org/news-0/amtraks… Amtrak could be a gamechanger for potential Long Island visitors scared off by its jam-packed roadways... #amtrak #ronkonkoma #ronkonkomahub #longisland #litraffic #traffic #lirr…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. "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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Liz Shuler@LizShuler · Jun 19

160 years ago today, the last enslaved Black Americans were freed. Today is a reminder that there is no economic justice without racial justice. And the labor movement is committing to fighting for civil rights and justice for all.

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NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong@NYSAFLCIO · Jun 16

Under the Budget Reconciliation Bill, people in underserved and rural communities would lose access to healthcare as hospitals and nursing homes close. #FederalBudgetAbsurditites

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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 15

Hempstead Town Board OKs rezoning to allow for casino longislandfed.org/news-0/hempste… 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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. 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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AFL-CIO ✊@AFLCIO · Jun 15

We ❤️ union dads! Happy #FathersDay from America's unions!

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L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 15

ICYMI: Nassau lawmakers accept environmental impact findings for redevelopment proposal for Coliseum longislandfed.org/news-0/nassau-… After the vote, Presiding Officer Legis. Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) said he was "delighted" that all 19 legislators voted in favor of the environmental…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. 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...

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 14

ICE, police won't go into Nassau schools for federal immigration matters longislandfed.org/news-0/ice-pol… 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…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. ICE, police won't go into Nassau schools for federal immigration matters

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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…

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 13

Long Island addiction experts fear fewer treatment options with proposed Medicaid cuts longislandfed.org/news-0/long-is… #medicaid #MedicaidCuts #medicaidcutskill #MedicaidMatters #addiction #addictiontreatment #longisland @SenSchumer

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet card. 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...

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 13

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: facebook.com/LongIsland.Fed

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. 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: facebook.com/LongIsland.Fed

L.I. FED of Labor@LIFEDofLABOR · Jun 9

Port Washington Water District to treat 'forever chemicals' in well with new carbon system longislandfed.org/news-0/port-wa… The grant will help the water district, which serves about 9,400 households, provide “water that meets or exceeds any standard out there” for removing PFOA and…

LIFEDofLABOR's tweet image. Port Washington Water District to treat 'forever chemicals' in well with new carbon system

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The grant will help the water district, which serves about 9,400 households, provide “water that meets or exceeds any standard out there” for removing PFOA and…