Lee Saunders
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Un año después de la “Big Beautiful Bill”, lo que sigue depende de nosotros
Hace un año, cuando las familias se reunían para los asados y fuegos artificiales del Cuatro de Julio, Donald Trump firmó la llamada “Big Beautiful Bill”. En un día destinado a celebrar nuestra libertad, esta ley privó a los trabajadores de su libertad al meterse en sus ya ajustados bolsillos para pagar recortes de impuestos… Read More
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One year after the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ what’s next is up to us
When we stand together, we decide what our collective future looks like. Read More
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Public service workers are teaching us a lesson
There is no sector of the workforce more resilient than those who work in public service. Read More
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What a Century of Black History Month Teaches Us About Today’s Fight for Working People
100 years of Black History Month shows us that we decide what happens next. Read More
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The Latest Assault on Working Parents
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced it was freezing over $10 billion in critical federal funding set aside to help families afford child care and the rising cost of living. Read More
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We won’t be silent about the shutdown
The longer this shutdown continues, the more our health care and our jobs are in danger. Read More
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On Labor Day, we celebrate our power – and pledge to build it.
On Labor Day, we celebrate the power of workers to form unions, stand in solidarity, and together, improve our lives. Read More
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We won’t let budget cuts undo 60 years of progress under Medicare and Medicaid
Congress and the president have crashed the programs’ 60th anniversary party with a slash-and-burn budget that threatens to throw our entire health care system into chaos. Read More
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Defending the sacred freedom to organize
This Fourth of July, we celebrate our freedoms, including the freedom to organize. Read More
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Public service workers deserve respect
Public service workers deserve our thanks and support. Let’s honor them. Read More
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AFSCME GO: Three Ways to Take Action
Our Get Organized campaign — or AFSCME GO — is about protecting our jobs, our communities, and our rights. We need you in this fight. Here are three ways you can take action. Read More
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It’s Time to Get Organized
The GO campaign is all about making sure everyone in the AFSCME family understands what’s at stake in this fight. Read More
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Big Challenges and Big Opportunities Ahead
In 2025, AFSCME faces big challenges but also promising opportunities. Read More
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Celebrating Bill Lucy’s legacy and contributions to the labor, civil rights movements
President Saunders paid tribute to the late Bill Lucy in a column for the NAACP. Read More
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Labor Day 2024: Union momentum continues to surge
In a Labor Day column, AFSCME’s president highlights a new poll that shows 70% union approval rating. Read More
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AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week
AFSCME honors EMS workers during EMS Week. Read More
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During National Law Enforcement Week, we honor these front-line heroes
This is National Law Enforcement Week, a time to honor the law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe. Read More
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Honoring AFSCME nurses during National Nurses Week
AFSCME President Lee Saunders honored nurses during National Nurses Week. Read More
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Dr. King’s last campaign was an AFSCME campaign
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final campaign was in support of striking AFSCME sanitation workers 56 years ago. Read More
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