NYSUT is more than 600,000 people who work in, or are retired from, New York's schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities. We are classroom teachers, college and university faculty and professional staff, school bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria workers, teacher assistants and aides, nurses and healthcare technicians. NYSUT is a federation of more than 1,200 local unions, each representing its own members. We are affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA). We are also part of organized labor - the AFL-CIO - and of Education International, with more than 20 million members world wide. We range in size from tiny locals of fewer than 10 members to the United Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 140,000 teachers and other school employees in New York City. We are dedicated to improving not only our working conditions, but also our professions. We're united in a common commitment to improve the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York.

Advancing the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation, and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care. The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) is proud to be the only association that represents and advocates on behalf of all New York's hospitals and health systems at all levels of the federal and state government. HANYS has access to policy leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, and is an integral player in health policy discussions. Based just outside Albany, New York, HANYS also communicates the members'​ concerns and positions to New York and national media in support of the Association's legislative and regulatory initiatives. Connect with us: @hanyscomm http://www.facebook.com/HealthcareAssociation Press resources: http://www.hanys.org/press/

The Civil Service Employees Association Inc is an education management company based out of 5484 Spring Rd, Rome, NY, United States.

Laborers Local # 157 is a construction company based out of 105 Clinton St, Schenectady, New York, United States.

This is the official LinkedIn page for LIUNA. LIUNA—the Laborers’ International Union of North America—is the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions representing public service employees. LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction industry – a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing 5 percent of our countries’ economic output. A half-million strong, we are united through collective bargaining agreements which help us earn family-supporting pay, good benefits and the opportunity for advancement and better lives.

For more than 100 years, the New York State Bar Association has shaped the development of the law, educated and informed the profession and the public, and responded to the demands of a changing society. Today, the New York State Bar Association is the oldest and largest voluntary state bar organization in the nation.

Scenic Hudson is a community-oriented organization that works with policymakers, municipalities, engaged citizens, and developers to ensure that the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley persists. The environmental health and preservation of natural habitats in the Valley – both urban and rural – is crucial to the continued quality of life and health of our residents. Through the development of parks, land conservation efforts, thought leadership, active preservation of farms, and environmental advocacy, we work to guarantee that our communities and environment continue to thrive.

A labor organization representing 59,000 professional, scientific and technical employees of New York State. PEF exists to promote the welfare of its members by representing them with respect to all terms and conditions of employment. PEF shall support and defend the concepts of individual merit and ethical performance as criteria for public service employees in order to best promote efficient delivery of services to the citizens of New York State.

LeadingAge New York represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. Leading Age New York's more than 600 members employ 150,000 professionals serving more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually. LeadingAge NY's Foundation for Long Term Care is a private, not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 1978. In keeping with its mission to improve by research and education the way care for an aging society is delivered, it has a reputation for outstanding research and demonstration projects and for innovative seminars aimed at keeping health care professionals informed of constant changes in the field.

The Business Council of New York State, Inc., is the leading business organization in New York State, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state. Its membership is made up of thousands of member companies, as well as local chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations. Though 85 percent of our members are small businesses, we also represent some of the largest and most important corporations in the world, including IBM, Verizon, Eastman Kodak, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Corning, Pfizer and many more. All told, our members employ more than 1.2 million New Yorkers. The primary function of the organization is to serve as an advocate for employers in the state political and policy-making arena, working for a healthier business climate, economic growth, and jobs. We also help our members cut costs and provide important benefits to their employees, with group insurance programs that are known for competitive costs and high-quality service. And we serve as an information resource center for our members, providing an array of news and update services, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance to members who need it.

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has been the voice for the dental profession in New York State since its founding in 1868. With almost 12,000 members, NYSDA is one of the largest state constituents of the American Dental Association. NYSDA provides its members with a powerful presence in the Legislature, business development programs, peer review, a clinical journal and educational and scientific programs that promote the art and science of dentistry. Members of organized dentistry in New York State belong to a tripartite association that includes NYSDA, a local component society and the American Dental Association. NYSDA is headquartered in Albany, New York. Its staff develops and carries out programs for the profession and the public and responds to member inquiries.