For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2013

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

“Workers are under attack and deserve a true advocate. Corporate-backed politicians are attacking fundamental American rights on the job, from collective bargaining to workplace safety to retirement security.

“Thomas E. Perez’s experience and his deep respect for working men and women make him an excellent choice for Secretary of Labor. With so much at stake, we urge his swift confirmation.”

AFSCME's 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in hundreds of different occupations — from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
1625 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Telephone: (202) 429-1145
Fax: (202) 429-1120

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