Press Releases Archive
AFSCME urges Senate to heed the will of the people and reject Coney Barrett
The Senate should allow the winner of the presidential race to nominate Justice Ginsburg’s successor early next year.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders on the Trump Administration’s latest COVID-19 relief proposal
If the White House truly wants a deal, the president needs to put an offer on the table that includes robust investment in state and local public services.
Saunders: Trump simply doesn’t care about the lives or livelihoods of working families
President Trump has no interest in helping the millions of working families whose lives have been shattered by this public health and economic crisis.
Saunders: While the economy continues to stumble, McConnell refuses to act
As more provisions of the CARES Act expire, more devastating job losses and a deeper recession loom if Congress doesn’t step up.
Saunders sends well wishes to President Trump and the first lady
The 1.4 million members of AFSCME send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to the president and the first lady.
AFSCME supports House passage of new COVID relief bill, will hold senators accountable
Speaker Pelosi was willing to compromise; now it’s time for the White House and Senate Republicans to show some leadership.
AFSCME urges passage of new House COVID-19 relief bill
The bill offered by Speaker Pelosi today represents a good faith effort to renew constructive negotiations and finally deliver the relief that families and communities need.
AFSCME opposes Coney Barrett nomination to U.S. Supreme Court
Saunders: The Barrett nomination is an insult to the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazing warrior for justice.
AFSCME launches first-ever program to recruit 1,200 poll workers
Partnering with Power the Polls, the public service worker union is mobilizing member volunteers to become poll workers ahead of the November elections.
Saunders: ‘The people should decide’ the next Supreme Court justice
To fill this Supreme Court seat now would be a corrupt, norm-breaking power grab without precedent in American history.