Press Releases

  • AFSCME’s Saunders on National Library Week: Now more than ever, library workers must have a seat at the table

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Library Week, which runs from April 23-29, 2023: “Whether they’re introducing us to our next favorite book or teaching new skills like how…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: President Biden’s executive order is a milestone in effort to transform care work

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of a new executive order to improve care across the country: “Today, we celebrate a major milestone in our effort…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: 911 dispatchers deserve more than recognition for their service; they deserve action

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is happening April 9-15, 2023: “This week, we celebrate the essential workers who are the first to answer our call…

  • On the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, AFSCME launches I AM Story podcast

    WASHINGTON – Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released the first episode of I AM Story, a new podcast detailing the history and legacy of the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike.…

  • AFSCME cultural workers win big in March: Union momentum surges within nation’s museums, cultural institutions

      Across the country, workers at major museums and cultural institutions are voting overwhelmingly to unionize with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). In March alone, workers won formal recognition of…

  • Saunders: Biden veto upholds the freedom to invest responsibly

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in support of President Joe Biden’s veto of a congressional resolution that would overturn the Labor Department’s rule titled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and…

  • AFSCME releases new teaser trailer for upcoming podcast covering the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers’ strike

    Today, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) released a new trailer teasing the union’s upcoming podcast series, “I AM STORY.” Through interviews with the original strikers who marched with Dr. Martin…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘President Biden’s priorities are working families’ priorities’

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced his 2024 budget proposal: “President Biden’s priorities are working families’ priorities. The budget proposed today would shore up Medicare, ensuring that people…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Julie Su’s record and passion for workers’ rights demonstrate that she is an outstanding choice for Secretary of Labor

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden tapped Julie Su to become the next U.S. Secretary of Labor:   “Julie Su will make an excellent Secretary of Labor, and on…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders on the reintroduction of the PRO Act: ‘This isn’t just about economic justice; this is about democracy’

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after a bipartisan group of House and Senate members introduced the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act to the 118th Congress: “Working people do not…