Health & Safety
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AFSCME’s Saunders: New heat standards reflect the realities of working in 2024
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced new heat standards: “Climate change is undeniable — the last eight years on earth are the hottest on record. Workers are feeling it the most, with heat-related illnesses and injuries rising alongside record temperatures. The Biden administration is… Read More
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AFSCME welcomes the Public Service Worker Protection Act
AFSCME hails the introduction of the Public Service Worker Protection Act in Congress. Read More
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AFSCME Maryland members rally after parole and probation agent is killed on the job
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AFSCME’s Saunders: The Public Service Worker Protection Act would support those who have devoted their careers to helping others
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congressman Chris Deluzio introduced the Public Service Worker Protection Act: “Every worker, regardless of what they do or whom they work for, deserves to be safe and healthy on the job. Yet, 23 states actively exclude public service workers from Occupational Safety and Health… Read More
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On Workers’ Memorial Day, let’s recommit to expanding health and safety protections
This Workers Memorial Day, we honor the dead and fight for the living. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders ahead of Workers Memorial Day: Expanding workers’ voice on the job is key to saving lives
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of Workers Memorial Day, Sunday, April 28: “Of all the rights working people have, none is more fundamental than this: the right to return home at the end of the day, safe and unharmed. Far too many workers are killed, injured or contract serious… Read More
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Corrections officers demand improvements amid staffing, safety concerns in Connecticut facilities
Connecticut corrections workers show up in force at the state capitol, demanding respect. Read More
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HGEA members win substantial hazard pay from the Hawaii Education Department
Hawaii’s K-12 education workers win hazard pay for COVID-19 work. Read More
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AFSCME president, Council 8 member praise Biden investment in Canton, Ohio, water plant
AFSCME President Lee Saunders and an Ohio member praise President Joe Biden’s investment in Canton water plant. Read More
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Workers at renowned Massachusetts hospital win hard-fought first contract
A contract at last for workers at a famed Massachusetts psychiatric hospital. Read More
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AFSCME President Saunders: Honor America’s corrections officers by keeping them safe
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement for National Correctional Officers Week, May 7-13, 2023: “Every day, corrections officers across the country are hard at work protecting our communities. Even in the most challenging circumstances – like those they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic – they demonstrate what it means to serve with courage,… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: This National Nurses Week is a call to action to address severe staffing shortages
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is May 6-12, 2023: “Our health care system would be nothing without the nurses who care for us every single day. During times of crisis, they are our first line of defense, braving pandemics, responding to natural disasters or simply being a… Read More
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Saunders: Workers’ Memorial Day ‘is an important reminder of why we organize’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on Workers’ Memorial Day: “Today, we pause to honor those who were killed on the job and commit to fighting for safer workplaces in their names. “No one should lose their life or suffer injury or illness while simply trying to provide for themselves and their families.… Read More
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