Press Releases Archive
Saunders: Workplace violence bill provides the protection public service workers need and deserve
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) would mean safer workplaces and improved patient care.
Saunders praises Paycheck Fairness Act as big step forward for economic justice
For far too long, women have endured wage and workplace discrimination, which hurts families, weakens communities and drags down the economy.
Saunders praises Biden’s budget, urges Congress to invest in public services
President Biden’s budget proposal puts working families first and makes the kinds of investments in public services our communities need.
Saunders hails strong jobs report, as economy blows away expectations
We look forward to continued growth in the broader public sector in the coming months as the American Rescue Plan begins to take full effect.
Saunders: President’s bold infrastructure plan will benefit all communities, working people
Now is the time to go big and invest in the infrastructure that will make our communities safe, healthy and strong for years to come.
Saunders praises diversity and pro-worker records of first Biden judicial picks
President Biden’s initial picks for appointments to the bench have demonstrated throughout their careers a commitment to fair-mindedness.
AFSCME President Saunders decries discriminatory Georgia legislation aimed at voter suppression
Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans are sending a clear message that if you can’t win fairly, you should rig the game
Saunders celebrates Walsh confirmation; says he will be a powerful advocate for worker rights
As labor secretary, Marty Walsh will be a powerful and effective voice for working people in the Biden administration.
Saunders: Becerra will be a champion for fairness and equity
Secretary Becerra understands that health care is a right, not a privilege. He is the right person to lead HHS at this crucial moment.
AFSCME grieves the lives lost in the Atlanta shootings and calls for action to stem growing anti-Asian racism
AFSCME condemns these acts of violence against women and any attempt to deny that this is the direct result of growing anti-Asian racism and hatred across our country.