Press Releases Archive
AFSCME’s Saunders: New Hatch Act guidance strengthens executive branch commitment to public service
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Office of the Special Counsel announced an update to its approach to enforcing the Hatch Act:
AFSCME’s Saunders: During EMS week, we celebrate the essential workers who race to our side when we need them most
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National EMS Week, which is happening May 19-25, 2024:
AFSCME’s Saunders: International Museum Day comes as cultural workers across the country are making a stand
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing International Museum Day:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Public service workers deserve the freedom to negotiate
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate.
Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week
AFSCME’s Saunders: This week and always, we stand with nurses
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is happening May 6-12, 2024:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Honoring corrections officers means recognizing the challenges they face
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Correctional Officers Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Supporting public service workers means respecting their voice on the job
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Service Recognition Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024.
AFSCME’s Saunders ahead of Workers Memorial Day: Expanding workers’ voice on the job is key to saving lives
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement ahead of Workers Memorial Day, Sunday, April 28:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden expansion of federal overtime rule will help millions more workers
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Biden administration announced a new federal rule expanding overtime pay eligibility: