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Press Releases
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 neglectin...
AFSCME’s Saunders: This week, we honor library workers for their service to our nation’s communities
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’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 b...
AFSCME’s Saunders: This Telecommunicators Week, let’s thank 911 dispatchers by recognizing them as the public safety professionals they are
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of the AFSCME members who have dedicated their careers to emergency response.
AFSCME and American Library Association Prevail in Fight to Protect Libraries and Museums Nationwide
As National Library Week Approaches, Settlement Puts an End to the Administration’s Attempt to Dismantle Federal Agency, Preserves Critical Public Resources
Court Blocks Trump-Vance Administration’s Politically-Driven Child Care Funding Freeze
Preliminary Injunction Restores Critical Support for Working Families, Child Care Providers, and Small Businesses