For Immediate Release

Contact: Natalia Pérez Santos
Email: nperezsantos@afscme.org

AFSCME’s Saunders: Julie Su’s record and passion for workers’ rights demonstrate that she is an outstanding choice for Secretary of Labor

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden tapped Julie Su to become the next U.S. Secretary of Labor:

 

“Julie Su will make an excellent Secretary of Labor, and on behalf of AFSCME’s 1.4 million members, we are proud to support her nomination.

 

“As Californians will tell you, Su is a fearless champion for workers. During her time as state labor commissioner, she successfully took on employers who were cheating workers of their hard-earned wages and fought to make workplaces safer. It’s no surprise California became one of the best states for workers under her watch.

 

“Su continued to level the playing field for working people as the deputy secretary of labor since 2021. Thanks to her tireless efforts, we now have one of the most worker-friendly regulatory environments ever at the national level. She is also a bridge builder who knows how to bring business and workers together to fight for positive change.

 

“Julie Su’s extensive record and passion for workers’ rights demonstrate that she is an outstanding choice for Secretary of Labor. With her at the helm, we can hit the ground running and expand the progress we’ve already made under the Biden administration.”

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AFSCME’s 1.4 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in communities across the nation, serving in hundreds of different occupations — from nurses to corrections officers, childcare providers to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and freedom and opportunity for all working families. 

AFSCME’s 1.4 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in communities across the nation, serving in hundreds of different occupations — from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and freedom and opportunity for all working families.

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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
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