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Fund the Front Lines

Despite more than a decade of underfunding public health and safety, those workers have stepped up to meet the crisis. Government must help them with emergency and long-term support.

Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME

The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve.

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AFSCME Urges Working People to Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census

AFSCME President Lee Saunders stresses that especially given the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 Census participation is more critical than ever

Union Leaders Say Dire, On-the-Ground Situation Shows Immediate Need for More PPE, Fourth Stimulus Package

From health care workers updating wills before work to recycling masks and wearing garbage bags for gowns, AFSCME leaders detailed stories from the front lines – and solutions including what is needed in a fourth congressional stimulus package to...

AFSCME, AFT, NEA, SEIU Letter Condemns U.S. Chamber of Commerce for Lobbying Against Defense Production Act

Today, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU sent a letter condemning the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for lobbying President Trump against using the Defense Production Act to direct emergency production of life-saving Personal Protective Equipment for workers ba...

AFSCME President Lee Saunders on the Passing of Rev. Joseph Lowery

AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement mourning the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery: “The world has lost a passionate fighter for social and economic justice in the passing of civil rights icon Rev. Joseph L...

AFSCME’s Saunders: Coronavirus Relief Bill a Good Down Payment to ‘Fund the Front Lines’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement following Senate passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act: “Public service workers continue to lead us through this national crisis, confronting the most diff...

AFSCME Endorses Biden, ‘A Champion for Working People’

Presidential race now a “once in a lifetime” decision between a seasoned leader “with a gut level understanding of what keeps working people up at night” and a president who “kicks working people to the curb”

Coronavirus Crisis Exposes Urgent Need for Fully Funded Public Services

“Phase 3” coronavirus stimulus bill must include economic relief for state and local governments and shore up public services.

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Powerful union endorses Joe Biden

Fund the Front Lines

Breathtaking Dishonesty at the State of the Union

Podcast Ep150: Iowa Caucus Predictions and Final Observations, AFSCME Interview

Ahead of Caucuses, Iowans Split on Who Could Beat Trump