Press Releases

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: The economic fallout from this budget will be widespread and hurt working families

    WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House voted to pass a federal budget that would bring devastating cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and public services nationwide: “The House-passed budget promises to…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: This EMS Week, we’re standing up for the care we depend on and the first responders who deliver it

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National EMS Week, which is happening May 18-24: “Every day, we are grateful for the selfless heroes who choose careers in EMS, including many…

  • Nation’s largest public service unions launch national campaign to stop federal budget cuts to public services

    Representing more than 8.3 million workers, AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU launch “Put Families First” a new campaign to highlight the devastating effects of federal budget cuts on working families. The effort will begin with…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget that will hurt public services nationwide: “Anti-worker extremists in Congress have shamefully voted to strip…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Congress is charging ahead with a plan to shower billionaires with tax breaks at the expense of our communities.

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees released the text of their portions of the reconciliation bill: “This language makes it crystal clear: Congressional extremists are charging ahead with…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We recognize law enforcement officers for their sacrifices and dedication

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening from May 11 through May 17: “No matter the emergency, AFSCME members in law enforcement…

  • Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government

    Case Reflects Largest and Most Significant Challenge to President’s Authority to Remake Government without Congressional Approval Washington, D.C. – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California San Francisco Division today issued a temporary…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Self-called ‘DOGE person,’ Frank Bisignano is the wrong choice for the Social Security Administration

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in opposition to Frank Bisignano’s confirmation to lead the Social Security Administration: “The Senate just escalated threats to Social Security by confirming Frank Bisignano, another…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders on Nurses Week: To honor nurses, we call on Congress to put public health before billionaire wealth.

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Nurses Week, which is happening from May 6 through May 12: “From medical emergencies to routine check-ups, we have all relied on…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: This Corrections Week, we thank correctional officers and employees for keeping us safe

    WASHINGTON — AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which is happening from May 4 through May 10: “Correctional officers and employees are the unsung heroes of…