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Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

Pre-Retirement Webinar Series

Planning for retirement? The New York State Office of Employee Relations is offering a series of pre-retirement webinars covering key topics such as pension benefits, health insurance, and financial planning.

Pre-Retirement Webinar Series

Registration Open: Local 1070 Family Day – August 1

Local 1070 members and their families are invited to join us for our annual Family Day at Holiday Hill on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Registration Open: Local 1070 Family Day – August 1

Contract Negotiations Survey – 2026

Local 1070 is gathering input from members as we prepare for the 2026 round of contract negotiations.

Please take a few minutes to share your ideas and priorities with the negotiating team.

Contract Negotiations Survey – 2026