For Immediate Release

Contact: Nick Voutsinos
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AFSCME’s Saunders: We remain committed to fighting illegal attacks on worker freedoms

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the judge’s decision to allow the deferred resignation program to proceed:

 

“AFSCME and our partners remain committed to stopping this illegal attack on the freedoms of public service workers. It is critical that we act swiftly to protect working people against the billionaires who want to take our power and block us from serving our communities. Today may be a step back, but we won’t back down.”

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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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