The top stories of the week from Capitol Hill, as prepared by the AFSCME Department of Legislation.
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1968-2013: The Struggle Continues
In 1968 sanitation workers made history in Memphis, Tennessee. Over a thousand workers went on strike to protest unfair wages, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions that took the lives of...
Workers Dr. King Fought For Say Challenges Still Lie Ahead
Coverage from CBS affiliate WREG in Memphis about the commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work and the 1968 sanitation workers' strike.
Lee Saunders seeks to re-energize public servants
Pres. Saunders speaks with Les Smith from WHBQ Fox 13 about the events in Memphis commemorating the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work and the 1968 sanitation...
Extremist Republicans Present: The Sequester
Coming soon to a community near you: $85 billion in cuts to vital programs that Americans rely on every day. These cuts -- known as The Sequester -- can be...
- Mar 27 White House warns cutting Medicare will shift costs If Congress addresses the nation's budget deficit by cutting Medicare… (USA Today)
- Mar 18 AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Nomination of Thomas E. Perez for Secretary of Labor Statement of AFSCME Pres. Lee Saunders on nomination of Thomas E. Perez for Secretary of Labor (Press Release)
- Mar 14 The Ryan Budget Includes Devastating Health Care Cost Increases for Seniors—Again The misguided budget proposes replacing traditional Medicare benefits for seniors with a voucher …. (Center for American Progress)
- Apr 04 Hundreds Gather at the Mason Temple, Remember Dr. King and 1968 Strike Event commemorates Dr. King’s life and his work on behalf of the Memphis sanitation workers. (Blog)
- Apr 03 Inspired by Dr. King, Member Terry Walker Travels to Memphis California home care provider joins commemorative events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and 1968 strikers. (Blog)
- Apr 03 AFSCME Family Scholarship Program Winners Announced College scholarships are awarded annually to dependents of AFSCME members. (Blog)
- Mar 27 Activists Gather in Memphis to Commemorate Dr. King’s Life Union members, civil rights leaders and community activists will hold events April 3-4. (Blog)
- Mar 22 Lean In, Learn During AFSCME’s Upcoming Webinar on Eleanor Roosevelt Few in history have been such a fierce advocate for working families. (Blog)
