Lee Saunders
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Judge Deals Significant Blow to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California San Francisco Division today issued a preliminary injunction that will block the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government while the case proceeds.
AFSCME’s Saunders: The economic fallout from this budget will be widespread and hurt working families
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House voted to pass a federal budget that would bring devastating cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and public services nationwide:
“The House-passed budget promises to raise ...
AFSCME’s Saunders: This EMS Week, we’re standing up for the care we depend on and the first responders who deliver it
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National EMS Week, which is happening May 18-24:
Nation’s largest public service unions launch national campaign to stop federal budget cuts to public services
Representing more than 8.3 million workers, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU launch “Put Families First” a new campaign to highlight the devastating effects of federal budget cuts on working families.
AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget that will hurt public services nationwide:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Congress is charging ahead with a plan to shower billionaires with tax breaks at the expense of our communities.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees released the text of their portions of the reconciliation bill:
AFSCME’s Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We recognize law enforcement officers for their sacrifices and dedication
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening from May 11 through May 17.