Press Releases Archive
AFSCME’s Saunders on student debt relief: ‘Working people are finally catching a break’
President Biden’s plan extends the moratorium on student loan payments and forgives up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for non-Pell Grant recipients.
AFSCME President Saunders: Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act marks ‘the culmination of decades of advocacy from workers’
This legislation is another example of what we can achieve when we elect pro-worker candidates committed to improving the lives of everyday people.
AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘The historic Inflation Reduction Act is more great news for working families’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement after House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Saunders: It’s time ‘to make fundamental change’
The Inflation Reduction Act will strengthen our economy, alleviate the burden on working families, and invest in a healthier, better and brighter future.
Saunders: The PACT Act finally recognizes the plight of veterans exposed to toxic substances, ensuring they have access to health care
AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued the following statement on passage of the PACT Act of 2022.
AFSCME’s Saunders: The Inflation Reduction Act is ‘a historic step towards a better, more secure future for millions’
The Inflation Reduction Act would be more than just a shot in the arm against rising costs; it would be a historic step towards a better, more secure future for millions of Americans.
AFSCME members energized and ready to mobilize following the union’s 45th International Convention
Thousands of members from around the country gathered in Philadelphia to share their stories, sharpen their skills, and complete the business of the union.
Legendary former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee dies. Rest in power, brother.
President Emeritus Gerald W. McEntee was a visionary leader and one of the most fearless, ferocious advocates working people have ever had.
Thousands of public service workers set to gather in Philadelphia for AFSCME’s 45th International Convention
Convention comes after four years of continuous victories for AFSCME despite major challenges.
AFSCME’s Saunders assails repeal of Roe v. Wade: ‘Reproductive justice is economic justice’
Reproductive rights are an issue of life and death. The court’s ruling is an attack on individual humanity, autonomy and personal liberty.