We are now in the second week of a government shutdown, one that has been described as calculated, cruel, and chaotic, and, unfortunately, there’s still no end in sight. On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we are joined by the President of the New York State AFL-CIO, who sheds light on how this shutdown will affect working people, the services we rely on, and what we can do moving forward.

Resources:

Statement from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento on the shutdown

The Better in a Union Bus Tour has been making its way across the country from the East Coast to the Midwest and the South, and now it's rolled into New York State! On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler invites us aboard the bus for a candid conversation about what’s top of mind for working people right now, and what the union movement is calling for this Labor Day.

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NYS AFL-CIO on Mobilize: https://www.mobilize.us/nysaflcio/

On the latest episode of the Union Strong Podcast, we’re diving into a game-changing new resource that reveals just how much New York depends on federal funding—and what the recently passed federal budget bill will mean for New Yorkers. Our guest is New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who breaks down his newly released guide to federal funding. If you care about healthcare, education, food programs, renewable energy projects, or jobs, this conversation is for you. Plus, the Comptroller shares new information on how to access unclaimed funds.

Resources:

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introduction

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-york

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds

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