New York City Central Labor Council

New York City Central Labor Council (NYCCLC) is the largest regional labor federation under the direction of the national AFL–CIO. Founded in 1959, the NYCCLC represents over 300 local New York City unions in both the public and private sectors of the New York economy. The organization represents over one million New York City workers, including teachers and municipal employees, truck drivers, healthcare workers, construction workers, first responders, retail workers, building service workers, transportation workers, hospitality workers, legal, academic, and cultural workers, etc. The New York Central Labor Council is a labor membership organization devoted to supporting, advancing and advocating for its affiliate organizations and the working people of New York City.

The New York City Central Labor Council plays a major role in New York City affairs and politics. The Council sponsors many protests, and throws its weight behind many New York City organizing drives. It also hosts the oldest and largest Labor Day Parade in the United States.