Press Releases Archive
AFSCME’s Saunders: Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will devastate working families and our communities
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees voted to move forward with a budget that will hurt public services nationwide:
AFSCME’s Saunders: Congress is charging ahead with a plan to shower billionaires with tax breaks at the expense of our communities.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after House committees released the text of their portions of the reconciliation bill:
AFSCME’s Saunders on National Law Enforcement Week: We recognize law enforcement officers for their sacrifices and dedication
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week, which is happening from May 11 through May 17.
Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Reorganization of Federal Government
Case Reflects Largest and Most Significant Challenge to President’s Authority to Remake Government without Congressional Approval
AFSCME’s Saunders: Self-called ‘DOGE person,’ Frank Bisignano is the wrong choice for the Social Security Administration
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in opposition to Frank Bisignano’s confirmation to lead the Social Security Administration:
AFSCME’s Saunders on Nurses Week: To honor nurses, we call on Congress to put public health before billionaire wealth.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of Nurses Week, which is happening from May 6 through May 12
AFSCME’s Saunders: This Corrections Week, we thank correctional officers and employees for keeping us safe
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 our justi...
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 keep our comm...
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
AFSCME’s Saunders: Alexis Herman was a trailblazer in every sense of the word
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