Press Releases

  • AFSCME’S Saunders: ‘On National Nurses Week, let’s honor nurses with more than just recognition.’

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Nurses Week, observed May 6-12: “From primary care to the emergency rooms, nurses are essential to America’s health system. The dedication,…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders on Corrections Week: We stand with every correctional officer and employee who work tirelessly to protect their communities

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3–9, 2026:  “Correctional officers and employees are some of the bravest, most dedicated public service…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: We will keep fighting to protect our democracy and ensure a better future for working families

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:  “For decades, the Voting Rights Act has protected the freedom to vote and ensured…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: On Workers Memorial Day we honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Workers Memorial Day, Tuesday, April 28:   “On Workers Memorial Day, we mourn the loss of all those who have died, been…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: It’s time to sign this collective bargaining bill and give Virginia’s public service workers a voice on the job

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Virginia General Assembly rejecting the substitute bill submitted by Gov. Abigail Spanberger gutting Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 1263: “The…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Chavez-DeRemer resignation an opening to nominate a Labor Secretary who will stand up for workers’ rights

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on the resignation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer:  “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure was a failure for working people – from neglecting to move forward with a…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: This week, we honor library workers for their service to our nation’s communities

    WASHINGTON – On National Library Workers Day, observed April 21, we celebrate the critical role library workers play in enriching our communities and providing a safe space for anyone who walks through their doors. AFSCME…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: AFSCME members urge Virginia General Assembly to reject proposed substitute bill to gut collective bargaining legislation

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement urging Virginia lawmakers to reject the substitute bill submitted by Gov. Abigail Spanberger gutting Senate Bill 378 and House Bill 1263, legislation which granted collective…

  • Thousands gather for D.C.’s flagship ‘No Kings’ event, march to demand accountability and an end to the federal occupation of their communities

      CLICK HERE TO WATCH FULL D.C. NO KINGS RALLY   D.C. community members marched to defend their jobs, their freedoms and our democracyfrom an administration that seeks to seize control of the capital city,…

  • AFSCME Sues to Stop Politically Motivated Termination of Public Health Grants

    Trump-Vance Administration’s Abrupt Termination of the Grants Would Disrupt Those Programs and Put Hundreds of Public Health Jobs at Risk   Chicago — The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its…