Politics
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AFSCME New Jersey members hold congressman accountable for affordability crisis
FLEMINGTON, N.J. – AFSCME public service workers see how cuts to health care, child care and schools are harming New Jersey communities every day. On Thursday, several of them held New Jersey Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. accountable for his contributions to the affordability crisis. Kean voted for the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill last year that slashed funding for Medicaid and Medicare. He has stood by while the Republican-led… Read More
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Virginia governor breaks promise to public service workers, vetoes collective bargaining bill
AFSCME’s Saunders: Spanberger broke her word to the public service workers who keep Virginia running by vetoing a key collective bargaining bill. Read More
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You can’t starve the public sector to excellence
Skip maintenance on your roof, and you shouldn’t be surprised when leaks appear. The same is true of government. If we want a high-functioning public sector—and we should—there is no shortcut. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters chose candidates committed to lowering costs
Pro-worker candidates secure victory in Tuesday’s elections. Read More
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We won’t be silent about the shutdown
The longer this shutdown continues, the more our health care and our jobs are in danger. Read More
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AFSCME lab tech fights to save Medicaid for his patients — and his brother
CSEA lab tech makes the case for why Congress should leave Medicaid alone. Read More
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Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, GPO-WEP ‘gone for good’
Yesterday brought a huge victory for public service workers, as Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act. Read More
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Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, a major victory for public service workers
The repeal of GPO-WEP provisions from Social Security is at long last becoming a reality. Read More
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AFSCME activism brings repeal of GPO-WEP closer than ever
Union members and lawmakers rallied under the rain on Capitol Hill urging the Senate to repeal the GPO-WEP provisions. Read More
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AFSCME applauds House for repealing GPO-WEP, urges Senate to do the same
AFSCME applauds the U.S. House for voting to repeal Social Security’s harmful GPO and WEP provisions. Read More
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Philadelphia rally energizes union volunteers for massive Pennsylvania GOTV effort
President Saunders, other union leaders fired up union volunteers at a Philadelphia rally to get out the vote for the Harris-Walz ticket across Pennsylvania. Read More
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Project 2025’s public service union ban would cost workers almost $80 billion
Read about what Project 2025’s ban on public sector unions would cost the country. Read More
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Trump’s tax plans would benefit the rich, Harris’ plan would benefit everyone else
Donald Trump would cut taxes for the richest of Americans and raise taxes on everyone else, but Kamala Harris would do the exact opposite, according to a new analysis. Read More
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Retirees pen 135,000 postcards to get out the vote
AFSCME Retirees are writing postcards at a dizzying pace to get out the vote for the Harris/Walz ticket. Read More
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Largest Public Sector Labor Unions Unite to Get Out the Vote in Battleground States
WASHINGTON, DC — The presidents of the nation’s largest public service labor unions — April Verrett of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Becky Pringle of the National Education Association (NEA), Randi Weingarten of the AFT, and Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) — today announced a coordinated,… Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders inspires Ohio union members to fight to reelect Sen. Sherrod Brown
At a rally last night for Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, AFSCME President Saunders voiced support for the steadfast labor ally. Read More
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As president, Kamala Harris would expand Medicare to cover home care services
Vice President Kamala Harris outlined a new plan on “The View” that would expand Medicare to cover home care services for the elderly. Read More
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At ‘shred’ event, Minnesota union members sound the alarm on Project 2025
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5 and Council 65 members participated in a “shred” event outside the state Capitol in St. Paul to sound the alarm about Project 2025. Read More
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At the debate, Harris reminded us why she’s by far the best candidate for president
At the debate with Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris reminded us why she would be the better president for working families. Read More
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Biden-Harris administration delivers more student debt relief to public service workers
Even more student debt relief is on the way thanks to the Biden-Harris administration. Read More
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How Project 2025 will harm students, pre-school children, working families and the economy
Learn how Donald Trump’s Project 2025 will hurt public education and our economy. Read More
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Saunders at DNC: Kamala Harris will fight for ‘more freedom for working people’
At the Democratic National Convention, AFSCME President Saunders praised Kamala Harris’ pro-worker record. Read More
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AFSCME is mobilizing for the Harris-Walz ticket
President Saunders: AFSCME is laser focused on electing pro-worker candidates in November. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders on Harris’ VP pick: Tim Walz is a labor champion who personifies what public service is all about
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: “Tim Walz personifies what public service is all about: Doing for others and never leaving anyone behind. He learned these values while serving in the National Guard, and he lived them… Read More
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Labor unions are fired up and ready to elect Kamala Harris
Labor unions are ready to help Kamala Harris win in November. Read More
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President Saunders: Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris are ‘foolish, ignorant and divisive’
AFSCME president slams Trump’s attacks on Kamala Harris. Read More
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AFSCME’s Saunders calls out Trump’s NABJ comments, celebrates a multiracial society
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement about Donald Trump’s appearance Wednesday at the National Association of Black Journalists convention: “I have two mixed-race grandchildren. And like the vast majority of African Americans in this country, I have ancestors who weren’t Black. Donald Trump’s comments yesterday about Vice President Kamala Harris’ heritage… Read More
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