November 01, 2024 Celebrating Bill Lucy’s legacy and contributions to the labor, civil rights movements President Saunders paid tribute to the late Bill Lucy in a column for the NAACP. Read More
August 29, 2024 Labor Day 2024: Union momentum continues to surge In a Labor Day column, AFSCME’s president highlights a new poll that shows 70% union approval rating. Read More
April 04, 2024 Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was in support of striking AFSCME sanitation workers 56 years ago. Read More
December 21, 2023 Union momentum is strong heading into 2024 Unions are entering the new year with strong momentum, President Saunders writes. Read More
September 01, 2023 Labor Day 2023: Celebrating the union difference and building tomorrow’s public service workforce Union difference, Staff the Front Lines are subjects of President Lee Saunders’ Labor Day column. Read More
July 17, 2023 Saunders: With COVID-19 behind us, it’s time to rebuild the public service workforce In Newsweek column, AFSCME leader says it’s time to rebuild public services. Read More
February 03, 2023 30 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act: much to celebrate, much more to do The Family and Medical Leave Act is turning 30 years old. But our country still lacks a national paid leave policy. Read More
January 15, 2023 It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shares his thoughts about the work we need to do to realize Dr. King’s dream. Read More
October 14, 2022 Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers win a fair deal, ‘showed us all how it’s done’ After nearly three weeks on strike, Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) workers have finally reached a fair deal. Read More
September 05, 2022 Cause for optimism on Labor Day In a column, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains why working people have reasons to be hopeful and optimistic this Labor Day. Read More
April 28, 2022 On Workers Memorial Day, we honor those who’ve lost their lives on the job Today, and every day, we recommit to the struggle for the safest possible workplaces. Read More
April 27, 2022 Then and now, unions continue to make a difference More and more people across our country are discovering all that the union difference has to offer. Read More
March 11, 2022 The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’ Read President Lee Saunders’ column marking the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan. Read More
February 01, 2022 This Black History Month, let’s recommit to fighting for civil, worker, voting rights Let’s recommit to the struggle for civil, worker and voting rights during this Black History Month. Read More
January 17, 2022 Advancing Dr. King’s voting rights legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. successfully fought for minority voting rights, but they are under siege once again. Congress must act with the fierce urgency of now. Read More
September 23, 2021 Reproductive justice is economic justice AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion. Read More
September 03, 2021 Recognition and Respect on Labor Day Public support for unions is the highest it has been in recent memory. This Labor Day, let’s ensure Congress passes the strongest labor rights protections in years. Read More
June 18, 2021 A Father’s Day legacy of service In a Father’s Day essay, AFSCME President Lee Saunders pays tribute to his dad and reflects on the union values he learned from his father. Read More
February 25, 2021 To honor Black history, fund our front-line heroes What’s the best way to Congress to recognize Black History Month? Passing aid to states, cities, towns and schools. This column explains why. Read More
January 15, 2021 Reviving Dr. King’s legacy On what would be Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 92nd birthday, his message of nonviolent dissent resonates more powerfully than ever. Read More
September 04, 2020 To honor Labor Day, Congress must keep front-line workers on the job This Labor Day, we honor front-line workers for bravely serving our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate and the White House need to honor their sacrifices, too. Read More
June 10, 2020 Saunders: A union contract is not a shield against police brutality AFSCME President Lee Saunders discusses the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality in a USA Today column. Read More
March 24, 2020 Fund the Front Lines In a column published in The American Prospect, AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for robust funding to rebuild public services. Read More
February 05, 2020 Breathtaking Dishonesty at the State of the Union Working people need to know just how dishonest the State of the Union speech was. Read More
June 27, 2019 AFSCME is on a Roll AFSCME is notching victories coast to coast and is energized by pro-worker momentum from state houses to Congress. A year after the Janus v. AFSCME ruling, the wind is at our backs. Read More
May 20, 2019 Remembering AFSCME President Jerry Wurf on his 100th Birthday On what would be the 100th birthday of its former president, Jerry Wurf, AFSCME remembers a hero. Read More
May 09, 2019 Honoring the Everyday Heroes of Public Service During Public Service Recognition Week, we all should take a moment to extend our thanks to those who have made a career out of helping and empowering their neighbors. Read More
May 09, 2019 An Inspiration to All: Jackie Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders sat down with his mother to talk with her about her life as an organizer, activist and educator. Read More
April 04, 2019 We Carry on Dr. King’s Fight We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by carrying on his fight, 51 years after he paid the ultimate price. Read More
February 28, 2019 Strong Unions Mean Strong African-American Communities AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains how labor unions were instrumental in improving the lives of African-Americans. Read More