Press Releases Archive
Colorado governor signs major expansion of collective bargaining for 36,000 county employees
County employees across the state mobilized and organized to win one of the single largest collective bargaining expansions in recent history.
AFSCME’s Saunders: It’s time to turn ‘anguish into action’ on gun violence
AFSCME has long supported common-sense measures to keep our children safe and to keep deadly firearms out of the hands of dangerous people.
Saunders: EMS personnel are the epitome of what it means to be an essential worker. We stand by them today and every day.
During National EMS Week, we celebrate the over one million EMS workers who are always there to answer the call.
Saunders: We are proud to honor those in law enforcement for their dedication, service and sacrifice
AFSCME stands with those in uniform as we recognize National Law Enforcement Week.
Saunders: Nurses deserve our full respect and support for the essential work they do
We thank the courageous nurses who dedicate their lives to keeping our communities and our families healthy.
Saunders: During Public Service Recognition Week, we must commit to honoring workers with action
This week, we pause to thank public service workers who go above and beyond to keep our communities safe and healthy.
Saunders: During National Corrections Week, we recognize officers for their service and sacrifice to our communities
AFSCME commits to never stop fighting to make sure these essential workers have a voice on the job to advocate for what they need.
Saunders: Jackson confirmation a ‘joyous day’ and ‘watershed moment’
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will fiercely defend the Constitution and uphold the rule of law against escalating attacks on our democracy and working people.
Labor Unions issue joint statement in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the Supreme Court
A coalition of labor leaders released the following statement today ahead of the Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
Saunders on State of the Union: America has seen a dramatic reversal. Working people have more power than ever. Now is the time to deliver fundamental change.
President Joe Biden has made tremendous progress, but tonight’s speech must answer the question of what comes next.