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Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table

AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention.

Union 411: It’s all about the NEO

This Union 411 segment is all about how AFSCME ambassadors can help new workers get acclimatized.

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AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘The historic Inflation Reduction Act is more great news for working families’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement after House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Saunders: It’s time ‘to make fundamental change’

The Inflation Reduction Act will strengthen our economy, alleviate the burden on working families, and invest in a healthier, better and brighter future.

Saunders: The PACT Act finally recognizes the plight of veterans exposed to toxic substances, ensuring they have access to health care

AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement on passage of the PACT Act of 2022.

AFSCME’s Saunders: The Inflation Reduction Act is ‘a historic step towards a better, more secure future for millions’

The Inflation Reduction Act would be more than just a shot in the arm against rising costs; it would be a historic step towards a better, more secure future for millions of Americans.

AFSCME members energized and ready to mobilize following the union’s 45th International Convention

Thousands of members from around the country gathered in Philadelphia to share their stories, sharpen their skills, and complete the business of the union.

Legendary former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee dies. Rest in power, brother.

President Emeritus Gerald W. McEntee was a visionary leader and one of the most fearless, ferocious advocates working people have ever had.

Thousands of public service workers set to gather in Philadelphia for AFSCME’s 45th International Convention

Convention comes after four years of continuous victories for AFSCME despite major challenges.

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Legendary former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee dies. Rest in power, brother.

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Advancing Dr. King’s voting rights legacy

Civil rights are labor rights, racial justice is economic justice

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