Press Releases Archive
Saunders celebrates Walsh confirmation; says he will be a powerful advocate for worker rights
As labor secretary, Marty Walsh will be a powerful and effective voice for working people in the Biden administration.
Saunders: Becerra will be a champion for fairness and equity
Secretary Becerra understands that health care is a right, not a privilege. He is the right person to lead HHS at this crucial moment.
AFSCME grieves the lives lost in the Atlanta shootings and calls for action to stem growing anti-Asian racism
AFSCME condemns these acts of violence against women and any attempt to deny that this is the direct result of growing anti-Asian racism and hatred across our country.
Saunders: American Rescue Plan a historic victory for public service workers
AFSCME president hails the ‘unrelenting sacrifice and bold advocacy’ of public service workers who led the way in the successful fight to secure nearly $700 billion in investment in public services.
AFSCME condemns growing anti-Asian racism
The bigotry and violence targeted at Asian Americans and the AAPI community is unacceptable and must stop.
Saunders says Garland will be a voice for working people at the Justice Department
Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity, compassion and adherence to the rule of law at a moment of unprecedented challenge for the nation and working families.
Saunders: Help is coming with passage of the American Rescue Plan
We are just one presidential signature away from finally delivering the relief our families and communities need to emerge from this national crisis.
Saunders cheers Fudge confirmation; says she understands role of public service workers in building strong communities
We have every confidence that Secretary Fudge will ensure that America’s public housing is safe, well-maintained and efficiently run.
Saunders: PRO Act would empower workers, unrig the system, encourage unionization
The PRO Act would help unrig the system and neutralize unscrupulous employers who use coercion, intimidation tactics and retaliatory threats against workers trying to organize.
AFSCME applauds Senate passage of American Rescue Plan
Union of 1.4 million public service workers urges Congress to quickly get a bill to the president’s desk so that we can finally fund the front lines and get relief to struggling families.