Press Releases
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Saunders: ‘Political violence has no place in our nation’
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after a shooting occurred at a Trump Rally in Butler, Pennsylvania: “Political violence has no place in our nation. We resoundingly condemn this act. Our thoughts and…
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AFSCME’s Saunders: New heat standards reflect the realities of working in 2024
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor announced new heat standards: “Climate change is undeniable — the last eight years on earth are the hottest on…
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Let Juneteenth, our nation’s second Independence Day, serve as a call to action
WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Juneteenth: “Juneteenth is a moment for celebration, as we recognize the end of slavery and the freedom that Black Americans fought so…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…