Press Releases Archive
California child care providers ratify historic first contract to raise wages, expand access to child care
"Led by women of color, today’s historic win is the culmination of nearly 20 years of grit and resilience,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders
AFSCME’s Saunders: Jennifer Abruzzo a ‘perfect choice’ to restore NLRB
As NLRB General Counsel, Abruzzo’s knowledge and experience will allow her to hit the ground running on day one.
Saunders calls on Senate to confirm David Weil for key Department of Labor post
Nobody is better prepared to lead the federal agency charged with enforcing many of our most important labor laws.
Saunders hails confirmation of Julie Su, ‘a seasoned leader…with a passion for helping our most vulnerable workers’
From paid leave to unemployment insurance to occupational safety to job training to wage theft and more, Su has dealt with all the most pressing issues confronting the labor department.
Saunders praises Biden executive order on promoting competition in the American economy
A successful economy must serve the people who produce the goods and services that improve our lives.
AFSCME praises Biden nomination of Jennifer Sung to serve on the federal bench
The President continues to live up to his promise to promote diversity and protect and expand the rights and freedoms of all working people.
Saunders decries ‘partisan gamesmanship’ of voting rights filibuster
Mitch McConnell and his caucus are choosing to put partisan gamesmanship above the rights and freedoms of millions of Americans.
AFSCME applauds Prouty nomination for the NLRB
David Prouty has demonstrated a keen understanding of how effective labor relations can benefit working people, their families, their employers and our communities.
Saunders commends court’s decision to uphold the ACA; ‘working families can rest easy tonight’
The ACA has been the established law of the land for more than a decade now. It is time for an end to the political attacks and the meritless lawsuits.
AFSCME praises bipartisan action to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday
We must now work, on Juneteenth and every other day, to educate our communities about the difficult truths of our past.