October 29, 2021 Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families AFSCME President Lee Saunders called President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better framework a ‘sea change’ for working families. Read More
October 26, 2021 Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act Introduced The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act was introduced in the House today. Read More
October 20, 2021 Biden-Harris administration announces rules to encourage federal workers to join unions Two new rules issued by the White House will help federal workers join unions. Read More
October 07, 2021 Major improvements to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program announced The Biden administration announced a major overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Read More
October 01, 2021 AFSCME applauds bill passage avoiding government shutdown AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the work of congressional leaders in getting a spending bill passed to avoid a government shutdown. Read More
September 28, 2021 Marches this Saturday will defend reproductive justice AFSCME members are urged to take part in the Women’s March on Saturday to defend reproductive rights. Read More
September 20, 2021 DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud signing of labor peace agreement DC 37 and nonprofit workers applaud the signing of a labor peace agreement. Read More
September 16, 2021 AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes Kanika Jones, a Head Start case worker in Phoenix and member of AFSCME Local 2960, added her voice to a growing chorus calling for higher taxes on the wealthy. Read More
September 15, 2021 California voters reject recall effort California voters firmly rejected the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom Read More
September 01, 2021 AFSCME California members fight to stop anti-worker recall It’s critical for AFSCME members in California and their families to vote no on recalling pro-worker Gov. Gavin Newsom. Read More
August 30, 2021 At Washington march, AFSCME’s Saunders urges action to protect voting rights AFSCME President Lee Saunders spoke at the March On For Washington, urging lawmakers to protect our right to vote. Read More
August 26, 2021 Much at stake for working families as Virginia elections approach The 2021 elections in Virginia are an opportunity to protect the victories we’ve achieved and make further progress on the issues that matter most to working families. Read More
August 23, 2021 AFSCME members join rallies in four cities to fight for our right to vote AFSCME members participated in four rallies over the weekend to protect our right to vote. Read More
August 20, 2021 To pay for infrastructure, require the rich and corporations to pay their fair share of taxes The right way to pay for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better agenda is to make wealthy corporations and individuals pay their fair share of taxes. Read More
August 19, 2021 Voting rights events planned for this weekend to mark the start of a yearlong campaign Safeguarding the right to vote will be the focus of events in four cities this weekend. Read More
August 11, 2021 AFSCME joins coalition of labor, civil rights organizations to protect the right to vote AFSCME has joined a coalition of labor and civil rights organizations that will fight for our right to vote over the coming year. Read More
August 10, 2021 AFSCME cheers Senate passage of ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure package AFSCME cheered a bipartisan infrastructure package approved by the U.S. Senate that represents the largest investment in our country’s infrastructure in a generation. Read More
August 06, 2021 Robust July jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working A robust July jobs report is proof that the American Rescue Plan is working, helping create jobs in the public sector. But more needs to be done. Read More
August 03, 2021 AFSCME is fighting on behalf of public service workers struggling with student loans AFSCME is pushing for several fixes to help public service workers facing student loan debt. Read More
July 15, 2021 President Saunders calls for breaking the 'hammerlock' in Senate At an AFL-CIO press conference, AFSCME President Lee Saunders called for changing Senate rules that stand in the way of a pro-worker agenda. Read More
July 07, 2021 Adams wins NYC mayoral Democratic primary with AFSCME support Thanks to their mobilization program, District Council 37 members were able to achieve victories in the New York City mayoral primary and many city council races. Read More
June 30, 2021 LGBTQ rights and labor rights are intrinsically linked Learn why the labor movement supports the Equality Act and how labor rights and LGBTQ rights are closely linked. Read More
June 23, 2021 Blocking voting rights bill nothing more than ‘partisan gamesmanship,’ Saunders says AFSCME President Lee Saunders is excoriating Senate Republicans for blocking a comprehensive voting rights bill. Read More
May 20, 2021 Americans want unions, and they want them now New survey findings on public sentiments toward labor unions suggest Americans are waking up to the union difference. Read More
May 12, 2021 AFSCME helps defeat anti-union bills in Florida AFSCME members in Florida successfully organized this legislative session to defeat anti-union and anti-pension bills. Read More
May 07, 2021 April jobs report shows American Rescue Plan is working The April employment report showed a gain of 39,000 jobs in the public sector, an uptick that would not have been possible without the American Rescue Plan. But more needs to be done. Read More
April 29, 2021 Biden’s American Families Plan ‘groundbreaking,’ says AFSCME President Saunders AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan “groundbreaking.” Read More
April 19, 2021 AFSCME applauds House passage of workplace violence bill AFSCME applauds the House passage of a workplace violence prevention bill. Read More
March 23, 2021 AFSCME celebrates Walsh’s confirmation as labor secretary AFSCME President Lee Saunders congratulated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on being confirmed as the next labor secretary. Read More
March 08, 2021 American Rescue Plan is a big step closer to becoming law with Senate passage We applaud the Senate for approving the American Rescue Plan. The relief bill is a huge step closer to becoming law. Read More