June 13, 2023 The fifth I AM Story episode explores how today’s labor leaders use the lessons of ‘68 AFSCME releases the fifth and final episode of the I AM Story podcast. Read More
April 11, 2023 ‘I AM Story’ podcast: Episode 2 is now available The second episode of the “I AM Story” podcast is now live and available for download. Read More
April 04, 2023 AFSCME launches ‘I AM Story’ podcast AFSCME launches the first episode of its “I AM Story” podcast. Read More
May 05, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award. Read More
October 21, 2021 At Morehouse College, AFSCME’s Saunders urges students to be part of social change AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at Morehouse College’s Crown Forum, urging students to be part of social change. Read More
July 20, 2020 ‘Though small in stature, he was a giant among men’ We remember civil rights icon U.S. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, a friend of labor throughout his illustrious life and career. Read More
January 20, 2020 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Labor Legacy AFSCME President Lee Saunders explores Dr. Martin Luther King’s labor legacy. Read More
August 30, 2019 Remembering Brother Baxter Leach, A 1968 Memphis Sanitation Striker We celebrate the life of Brother Baxter Leach, a 1968 Memphis sanitation striker, who remained a labor and civil rights activist until his death this week. 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 07, 2019 NAACP President: Labor Rights Are Civil Rights The head of the NAACP, Derrick Johnson, made a strong case for a future in which the fights for labor rights and civil rights are one and the same. Read More
January 21, 2019 Honoring Dr. King On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech – and from the same pulpit at Mason Temple in Memphis – AFSCME President Lee Saunders reflected on Dr. King’s civil rights and labor rights legacy. Read More
April 06, 2018 The Week of I AM Commemorations Thousands marched to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and the Memphis, Tennessee, sanitation workers’ strike. Read More
April 05, 2018 ‘I AM 2018’ Rally Participants Urged to Continue Dr. King’s Struggle Thousands marched to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death and the Memphis, Tennessee, sanitation workers’ strike. Read More
April 04, 2018 AFSCME in Memphis: I AM 2018 is Call to Action to “Reach the Promised Land” On the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Mountaintop” speech, AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders echoed King’s words on the struggle for racial and economic justice. Read More
February 02, 2018 Nation Observes Moment of Silence to Honor Cole, Walker The nation honored Echol Cole and Robert Walker for their sacrifices 50 years ago – and for changing the course of our history. Read More
February 01, 2018 Honoring Cole, Walker and the Sanitation Workers’ Strike Across the country, working people honored two Memphis sanitation workers whose deaths triggered the historic 1968 sanitation workers’ strike. Read More
January 31, 2018 Join the Nationwide Moment of Silence Cities across the country observe a moment of silence on February 1, honoring AFSCME sanitation workers and their historic strike. Read More
January 15, 2018 On The Record: I AM 2018 As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we celebrate a champion of both civil rights and labor rights. Read More
June 27, 2017 AFSCME Launches Campaign to Honor Dr. King, 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strikers AFSCME is launching a campaign of education and activism to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike in Memphis. Read More