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AFSCME NEWS
AFSCME’s Saunders applauds proposed overtime rule, a well-deserved pay raise for millions
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s announcement of a...
Aug 29, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders applauds O’Malley appointment to Social Security Administration
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released this statement on the nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Commissioner of the Social Security...
Jul 25, 2023
AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ bus tour aimed at solving understaffing crisis
In more than 20 cities, the tour will highlight public service job openings, encourage qualified individuals in underrepresented...
Jul 11, 2023
AFSCME President Lee Saunders applauds ‘historic’ contract agreement for Cal. child care workers
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Child Care Providers United (CCPU) reached a tentative contract ...
Jul 6, 2023
Saunders: SCOTUS student loan ruling is another ex. of this court’s contempt for working families
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s landmark ...
Jun 29, 2023
Saunders: Today's affirmative action decision 'is a shameful step backwards'
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative ...
Jun 28, 2023
AFSCME endorsement: Joe Biden ‘respects and protects working people’ while others...
AFSCME endorsement: Joe Biden ‘respects and protects working people’ while others ‘stabbed them in the back when the cameras were off’...
Jun 15, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders: Julie Su proves once again that she is tremendously qualified to be the next Sec
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su successfully facilitated a ...
Jun 14, 2023
AFSCME's Saunders: Biden protected working families against extremists
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan budget...
Jun 2, 2023
Saunders: working people dont like being treated like bargaining chips, and we certainly wont forget
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan budget agreement reached between...
May 30, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders: Help EMS workers help our communities by ensuring safe staffing
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of National Emergency Medical Services Week, May...
May 20, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders: During National Law Enforcement week, we honor the men and women who risk so much
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, which is...
May 13, 2023
AFSCME President Saunders: Honor America’s corrections officers by keeping them safe
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement for National Correctional Officers Week, May 7-13, 2023:...
May 6, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders: Truly celebrating public service workers means staffing the front lines
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023:...
May 6, 2023
AFSCME’s Saunders: This National Nurses Week is a call to action to address severe staffing shortage
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is May 6-12, 2023:...
May 5, 2023
Saunders: Workers’ Memorial Day ‘is an important reminder of why we organize’
WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on Workers’ Memorial Day: “Today, we pause to honor those who...
Apr 27, 2023
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