Vincent Alvarez, who led the nation’s largest regional labor federation for 14 years as president of the New York City Central Labor Council, has stepped down from his post. Over the years, his commitment to improving and fighting for workers in multiple ways is such that it is too long to completely list here. He pushed for better pay and retirement benefits in both the public and private sector, backed clean energy initiatives, keeping an eye on the union jobs they create, stood up for public-sector workers during COVID, among many other contributions to the Labor movement. His strong leadership is lauded by top labor leaders. Mario Cilentro, president of the New York State AFL-CIO, said, “His deep understanding of the issues important to working people is unparalleled, and he always presents Labor’s point of view in such detail that no one can better articulate the challenges workers face. He has been a tireless advocate for workers’ rights, dignity, and respect throughout his tenure as President of the New York City Central Labor Council, and undoubtedly made many sacrifices along the way.” Liz Schuler, AFL-CIO President, said, “His deep understanding of the issues important to working people is unparalleled, and he always presents Labor’s point of view in such detail that no one can better articulate the challenges workers face. He has been a tireless advocate for workers’ rights, dignity, and respect throughout his tenure as President of the New York City Central Labor Council, and undoubtedly made many sacrifices along the way.”
Read the full story by Richard Khavkine for the Chief, published June 15, 2025, here: https://thechiefleader.com/stories/central-labor-council-s-alvarez-leaving-post,54566?
