Press Releases

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: The Public Service Worker Protection Act would support those who have devoted their careers to helping others

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congressman Chris Deluzio introduced the Public Service Worker Protection Act: “Every worker, regardless of what they do or whom they work for, deserves to…

  • Saunders pays tribute to Rev. Lawson, ‘one of the greatest architects of social change in recent American history’

    WASHINGTON– AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the death of the Reverend James Lawson:   “We have lost an educator, an activist, a pastor, a civil rights giant and one of the…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: New Hatch Act guidance strengthens executive branch commitment to public service

    WASHINGTON – 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:   “Americans expect executive branch employees to stay out…

  • 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: “When disaster strikes, EMS professionals never flinch or hesitate. They often risk their own safety…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: International Museum Day comes as cultural workers across the country are making a stand

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing International Museum Day: “Many people have cherished stories about the trips they took to museums and what they learned about themselves and the world.…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Public service workers deserve the freedom to negotiate

    WASHINGTON — 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:   “Public service workers are the heartbeat of our…

  • Saunders: AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public safety

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening May 12-18, 2024:   “AFSCME members in law enforcement and police embody the courageous spirit of public…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: This week and always, we stand with nurses

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is happening May 6-12, 2024:   “The dedication, courage and skill nurses show every day is indescribable and awe-inspiring. In…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Honoring corrections officers means recognizing the challenges they face

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Correctional Officers Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024:   “During the early mornings, late nights and all hours in between, corrections officers…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Supporting public service workers means respecting their voice on the job

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Service Recognition Week, which is happening May 5-11, 2024   “Public service workers do many different jobs, but they all have one…