April 04, 2025 The lessons of Memphis apply to our fight for worker protections The 1968 battle for civil rights and today’s fight for worker safety share similarities. Read More
March 25, 2025 Labor and civil rights luminaries celebrate the life, legacy of Bill Lucy Bill Lucy was honored at a celebration of life event on Monday. Read More
March 11, 2025 Saunders: Congress must pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Read More
April 04, 2024 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
February 26, 2024 In Black History Month event, AFSCME highlights return of public service jobs AFSCME celebrated Black History Month last week with an event highlighting the importance of public service jobs for workers of color. Read More
January 03, 2024 Elmore Nickleberry, Memphis sanitation worker who went on strike in 1968, dies at 92 Elmore Nickleberry, AFSCME sanitation worker and participant in historic 1968 Memphis strike, has died at age 92. Read More
December 05, 2023 Labor and civil rights leaders’ memoir called ‘a valuable addition’ to U.S. history Climbing the Rough Side of the Mountain” is a memoir about the labor and civil rights movements. Read More
October 17, 2023 AFSCME condemns Hamas attack on Israel AFSCME condemns the Hamas attack on Israel. Read More
August 28, 2023 President Saunders: 1963 March on Washington was also a march for worker rights AFSCME members, including President Lee Saunders, joined a rally on the National Mall to mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Read More
June 13, 2023 The fifth I AM Story episode explores how today’s labor leaders use the lessons of ‘68 AFSCME releases the fifth and final episode of the I AM Story podcast. Read More
May 09, 2023 Episode 4 of I AM STORY looks at the strike’s impact to this day Episode 4 of the I AM Story podcast is out today. Download it wherever you get your podcasts. Read More
April 18, 2023 Third episode of the I AM Story podcast focuses on Dr. King The I AM Story podcast’s third episode is now live. Download it today. Read More
April 11, 2023 ‘I AM Story’ podcast: Episode 2 is now available The second episode of the “I AM Story” podcast is now live and available for download. Read More
April 04, 2023 AFSCME launches ‘I AM Story’ podcast AFSCME launches the first episode of its “I AM Story” podcast. Read More
February 17, 2023 Saunders promotes upcoming AFSCME podcast about the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike AFSCME President Lee Saunders promotes the I AM podcast in a new column. Read More
February 13, 2023 Exclusive ‘I AM’ podcast launching in April AFSCME will launch the “I AM Story" podcast in April, chronicling the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike. Read More
January 15, 2023 It’s Up to Us: Labor Carrying the King Legacy Forward On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, AFSCME President Lee Saunders shares his thoughts about the work we need to do to realize Dr. King’s dream. Read More
September 09, 2022 Behind the highest union approval ratings in 60 years The Economic Policy Institute looks at what’s driving labor unions’ highest favorability since 1965. Read More
July 14, 2022 AFSCME members urged to get into ‘good trouble’ to defend democracy, voting rights Civil rights icon John Lewis’ advice to “make good trouble” applies in today’s fight for voting rights. Read More
May 05, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders honored by Labor Heritage Foundation President Lee Saunders was awarded the Labor Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Solidarity Forever Award. Read More
April 07, 2022 AFSCME celebrates Jackson’s confirmation; Saunders calls it ‘a watershed moment’ AFSCME members and working families celebrated the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More
March 10, 2022 AFSCME stands with Ukraine AFSCME stands with Ukraine in their fight to protect their country from Russia’s invasion. Read More
March 08, 2022 AFSCME’s Saunders marches with Vice President Harris for voting rights On the anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, AFSCME’s Lee Saunders renewed his call for voting rights protections. Read More
March 02, 2022 Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities In his first State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden showed once again that he stands with working families. Read More
February 25, 2022 Saunders praises nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a historic choice for the Supreme Court, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More
February 23, 2022 AFSCME President Saunders: A thriving Black community relies on strong labor unions AFSCME President Lee Saunders, in a new video, explains the connection between Black prosperity and labor unions. Read More
February 01, 2022 This Black History Month, let’s recommit to fighting for civil, worker, voting rights Let’s recommit to the struggle for civil, worker and voting rights during this Black History Month. Read More
January 17, 2022 Advancing Dr. King’s voting rights legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. successfully fought for minority voting rights, but they are under siege once again. Congress must act with the fierce urgency of now. Read More
January 13, 2022 With democracy at stake, Congress must pass voting rights legislation AFSCME President Lee Saunders urges the Senate to pass crucial voting rights legislation – and change Senate rules if necessary to make it happen. Read More
January 06, 2022 Saunders: Jan. 6 anniversary a reminder that democracy must be safeguarded The anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack shows we must safeguard our democracy, AFSCME President Lee Saunders says. Read More