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AFSCME’s Saunders on SCOTUS decision: We remain undeterred in our commitment to defend our freedoms and democracy
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to curtail federal judges’...
Jun 26
Victory for Working People as Judge Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Bust Federal Employee Unions
Trump’s union-busting executive order was retaliation against labor unions for challenging administration’s illegal workplace actions,...
Jun 24
Court Partially Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Anti-Science Meddling and Cuts to Pandemic Prevention Programs
Municipalities in Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, and Missouri and Public Sector Union Win Injunction to Prevent Cuts at U.S. Department of...
Jun 16
AFSCME's Saunders: We stand with our family in Minnesota and demand that justice be served
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the tragic assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa...
Jun 13
In a letter to the Senate, nearly 900 state and local elected leaders oppose extreme cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and public services
From governors to mayors to attorneys general, state and local elected leaders are sounding the alarm on how the federal budget will hurt...
Jun 12
AFSCME’s Saunders demands the immediate release of labor leader David Huerta
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement demanding the immediate release of labor leader David Huerta:...
Jun 7
Court Allows Trump Administration to Proceed with Efforts to Destroy Institute of Museum and Library Services as Case Continues
American Library Association and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Warn of Grave Threats Nationwide...
Jun 5
Supreme Court Allows DOGE’s Unlawful Seizure of Americans’ Social Security Data as Challenge Continues
Washington, D.C. - The United States Supreme Court has stayed a preliminary injunction in AFSCME v. SSA, which had prevented the Trump...
Jun 5
Judge Deals Significant Blow to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
Preliminary Injunction Issued in Largest and Most Significant Challenge to President’s Authority to Remake Government without...
May 22
AFSCME’s Saunders: The economic fallout from this budget will be widespread and hurt working families
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House voted to pass a federal budget that would...
May 21
AFSCME’s Saunders: This EMS Week, we’re standing up for the care we depend on and the first responders who deliver it
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National EMS Week, which is happening May 18-24:...
May 17
Nation’s largest public service unions launch national campaign to stop federal budget cuts to public services
Representing more than 8.3 million workers, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU launch “Put Families First” a new campaign to highlight the...
May 15
AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget...
May 14
AFSCME’s Saunders: Congress is charging ahead with a plan to shower billionaires with tax breaks at the expense of our communities.
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees released the text of their portions of...
May 12
AFSCME’s Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We recognize law enforcement officers for their sacrifices and dedication
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, which is...
May 10
Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
Case Reflects Largest and Most Significant Challenge to President’s Authority to Remake Government without Congressional Approval...
May 8
AFSCME’s Saunders: Self-called ‘DOGE person,’ Frank Bisignano is the wrong choice for the Social Security Administration
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in opposition to Frank Bisignano’s confirmation to lead the...
May 5
AFSCME’s Saunders on Nurses Week: To honor nurses, we call on Congress to put public health before billionaire wealth.
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Nurses Week, which is happening from May 6...
May 5
AFSCME’s Saunders: Honor public service workers by standing up to protect their work
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, which runs from May 4 through...
May 3
AFSCME’s Saunders: This Corrections Week, we thank correctional officers and employees for keeping us safe
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Correctional Officers and...
May 3
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