Social Security

  • AFSCME member testifies about the devastating impact of Social Security cuts

    Social Security benefit cuts spurred by two outdated legal provisions are unfairly hurting some AFSCME members. Read More

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  • AFSCME’s Saunders: President Joe Biden is right – America is in the middle of a comeback story

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the State of the Union and this morning’s March jobs report: “President Biden nailed it last night – America is in the middle of a comeback. Biden has created a record 15 million new jobs. More people have health insurance than ever… Read More

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  • AFSCME retiree blasts fiscal commission bill as a backdoor way to gut Social Security, Medicare

    An AFSCME retiree from Iowa spoke out on Capitol Hill against establishing a fiscal commission. Read More

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  • 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 Administration: “It’s never been more important that we have strong permanent leadership at the Social Security Administration. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley brings exactly the right qualities and credentials to this position – executive experience,… Read More

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