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Reproductive justice is economic justice

AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion.

Reproductive justice is economic justice

AFSCME signed on to an amicus brief in a case before the Supreme Court that threatens the constitutional right to access reproductive care, including abortion.

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Saunders: 'Californians have made their voices heard,' firmly rejecting recall and rallying behind Gov. Gavin Newsom

AFSCME looks forward to continuing its partnership with Gov. Newsom to advance the rights and freedoms of California working families.

Saunders: ‘Every year we wait, pharmaceutical corporations continue to jack up prices’

The sweeping plan unveiled by HHS will allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and lower costs for everybody.

As public support for labor unions surges, Lee Saunders urges Congress to support the freedom of workers to organize

Gallup poll shows support for unions has grown to 68%, the highest level since 1965.

Saunders: ‘It has never been more urgent to act swiftly to protect our voting rights’

AFSCME applauds House passage of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which restores the protections of the bipartisan Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Saunders: Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond ‘have dedicated their lives to the fight for working people and are ready for the challenges ahead’

The AFL-CIO leadership team has the ability to seize this moment, build on the legacy of Rich Trumka and make bold progress for working families.

Saunders: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will set our nation on the right course

AFSCME members have been sounding the alarm for decades about the urgent need for this investment.

Saunders: American Rescue Plan is bringing back vital public services and jobs

AFSCME president calls on state and local governments to invest American Rescue Plan funding in expanding public services – including rehiring essential public service workers

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Recognition and Respect on Labor Day

California child care providers ratify historic first contract

LGBTQ rights and labor rights are intrinsically linked

A Father’s Day legacy of service

A conversation with AFSCME cultural workers