Podcast chronicles career of AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders
A new podcast called “Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy” features a series of candid conversations with AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders about his extraordinary career in the labor movement and the legacy he leaves on our union.
In the five-part podcast, Saunders chronicles his journey from Cleveland, Ohio, where he was raised in a union household, to become AFSCME’s president. The podcast provides an insider’s glimpse into the stalwarts who made our union great and includes colorful stories of the opponents who stood in our way.
From his earliest days at AFSCME, Lee Saunders would earn a reputation as a fierce, uncompromising fighter for our members, as he charted an audacious path for our union.
We learn about the many pioneering collective bargaining agreements he won and the innovative initiatives he undertook, including AFSCME Strong, as he led our union through historic challenges like the Janus Supreme Court decision and the pandemic.
An intimate look at the career of one of AFSCME’s most impactful leaders, this podcast is also required listening for anyone interested in AFSCME’s history – and the history of the labor movement – over the past 5 decades.
Click here to listen to “Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy.”
