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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The Federal Budget Bill currently before the Senate is being called One Big, Beautiful Bill by its supporters, but U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand calls it a Big, Beautiful Betrayal of working people.

On the latest episode of the Union Strong Podcast, Sen. Gillibrand discusses what is included in the bill, the impact the cuts would have on New Yorkers, and what you can do about it. She also discusses her efforts to support seniors and an initiative that would make childbirth free for families with private insurance.

Senator Gillibrand's Aging Committee Newsletter: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/help/senate-aging-committee-newsletter/

Bipartisan Legislation on Childbirth Coverage: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-bipartisan-legislation-that-would-make-childbirth-free-for-families-with-private-insurance/

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Fighting on behalf of working people can take many forms, from organizing a union so workers have a voice on the job to getting involved in political campaigns to elect leaders who will fight for working people or participating in a rally or march to draw attention to an issue impacting workers. It can also take the form of lobbying—meeting with legislative representatives to discuss the issues that matter to workers.

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Union Movement’s State Legislative Lobby Day. New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento kicks off the discussion on why it's so important and the difference it makes.

NYS AFL-CIO Legislative Agenda, support/oppose memos and more: https://nysaflcio.org/legislation