Press Releases Archive
Union members: ‘Gas prices are temporary; authoritarianism is forever’ as pro-worker candidates surge
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released this statement following big wins for working families in the 2022 midterms.
Saunders: Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers win a fair deal, ‘showed us all how it’s done’
After more than two years fighting for a fair contract and nearly three weeks on strike, Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) workers have finally reached a fair deal.
AFSCME’s Saunders on Labor Day Gallup poll: ‘It’s time to organize’
Seventy-one percent of Americans now approve of labor unions, the highest rate since 1965.
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.