WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Virginia General Assembly rejecting the substitute bill submitted by Gov. Abigail Spanberger gutting Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 1263: “The Virginia legislature did the right thing today. More than half a million public service workers have waited long enough for a voice on the job and a seat at the table. “When Governor Spanberger's substitute threatened to gut those rights, legislators heard...

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer: “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure was a failure for working people – from neglecting to move forward with a nationwide heat standard that would save lives to directly attacking workers’ collective bargaining rights, pay and benefits. But let’s be clear: replacing her with Acting Secretary Sonderling won’t help workers if the policies don’t change. “The...

WASHINGTON – On National Library Workers Day, observed April 21, we celebrate the critical role library workers play in enriching our communities and providing a safe space for anyone who walks through their doors. AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement to celebrate the day: “Library workers are the fuel that keeps our nation’s libraries running. The services they provide go far beyond the bookshelves, helping people find jobs, start businesses, continue their...