09/05/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Big ugly jobs report highlights Trump administration’s failing anti-worker policies

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics August jobs report:

09/03/25

Libraries, Museums, Cultural Institutions, and Nation’s Largest Cultural Worker Union Urge Court to Block President Trump’s Effort to Dismantle the Nation’s Cultural and Educational Infrastructure

Supporting Brief Highlights the Devastating Impact of Executive Order Gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services

08/28/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Stripping Voice of America workers of their union is a clear act of retaliation. But we will not back down.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Trump moved to strip Voice of America employees of their union

08/28/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: As trust in Congress and big corporations hits new lows, support for unions remains strong — and for good reason.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to Gallup’s annual Labor Day poll showing public support for unions has held steady, near all-time highs.

08/15/25

AFSCME’s Saunders on proposed PSLF eligibility changes: This unlawful rule shows how little this administration cares about public service workers.

AFSCME’s Saunders on proposed PSLF eligibility changes: This unlawful rule shows how little this administration cares about public service workers.

08/14/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: As we mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, we strengthen our commitment to protecting retirement security for all

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of the 90th anniversary of Social Security

07/31/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Congressional extremists in Texas can’t defend their records, so they’re rigging the game.

ME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts in his party’s favor.

07/17/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: We urge Congress to protect federal workers’ freedom to collectively bargain

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in support of efforts to hold a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act.

07/14/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Shutting down the Department of Education will harm our children, educators and nation

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court opening the way for the administration to illegally shut down the Department of Education

07/08/25

Supreme Court Intervenes to Allow Trump’s Unlawful Reorganization of the Federal Government to Continue as Case Proceeds

Court Uses Shadow Docket to Lift Lower Court's Pause of Unconstitutional Overhaul of Vital Departments and Agencies