Press Releases Archive
AFSCME’s Saunders: Self-called ‘DOGE person,’ Frank Bisignano is the wrong choice for the Social Security Administration
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in opposition to Frank Bisignano’s confirmation to lead the Social Security Administration:
AFSCME’s Saunders on Nurses Week: To honor nurses, we call on Congress to put public health before billionaire wealth.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Nurses Week, which is happening from May 6 through May 12
AFSCME’s Saunders: This Corrections Week, we thank correctional officers and employees for keeping us safe
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which is happening from May 4 through May 10:
“Correctional officers and employees are the unsung heroes of our justi...
AFSCME’s Saunders: Honor public service workers by standing up to protect their work
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, which runs from May 4 through May 11:
“During Public Service Recognition Week, we honor working people across America who keep our comm...
Court Rules to Stop Trump Administration Effort to Gut Institute of Museum and Library Services
American Library Association and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Win Order to Pause Cuts to Independent Agency, Which Threaten Libraries Nationwide
AFSCME’s Saunders: Alexis Herman was a trailblazer in every sense of the word
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in memory of Alexis Herman, the U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton and the first African American to hold the position
AFSCME’s Saunders: A historic and relentless assault on working people and unions underscore the first 100 days of this administration
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement marking the first 100 days of the second Trump administration this week:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Workers Memorial Day highlights why we must organize for health and safety
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Workers Memorial Day, Monday, April 28.
Massive Coalition of Unions, Non-Profit Groups, and Local Governments File Omnibus Challenge to Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
Reorganization and Massive Reductions in Force Across Federal Agencies Violate Core Constitutional Concepts of Separation of Powers
Communities and AFSCME Sue to Save Efforts to Stop Trump Cuts, RFK Jr. Anti-Science Meddling
"The pandemic exposed just how urgently we need strong public health systems,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders.