For Immediate Release

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AFSCME’s Saunders on Fork Directive Lawsuit: We must continue to stop the purge of federal workers

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after a federal judge continued the pause on the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program for federal employees:

 

“We are pleased with the judge’s decision today. We must continue to stop the purge of federal workers. They are heroes for everything they do for our communities, not numbers on a political scoreboard. Together with AFGE and NAGE-SEIU, we will continue to move this case forward until federal workers receive the respect they deserve.”

 

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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. 

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