Press Releases

  • 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…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Honor public service workers by standing up to protect their work

    AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, which runs from May 4 through May 11: “During Public Service Recognition Week, we honor working people across America who…

  • Court Rules to Stop Trump Administration Effort to Gut Institute of Museum and Library Services

    American Library Association and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Win Order to Pause Cuts to Independent Agency, Which Threaten Libraries Nationwide Washington, D.C. – A federal judge has temporarily stopped devastating and unlawful…

  • AFSCME’s Saunders: Alexis Herman was a trailblazer in every sense of the word

    WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in memory of Alexis Herman, the U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton and the first African American to hold the position: “Alexis Herman…