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June 05, 2023

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised President Joe Biden after a deal was reached to avert the debt ceiling crisis.

February 22, 2023

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

AFSCME launches “Staff the Front Lines” initiative to solve nationwide staffing crisis.

February 08, 2023

10 pro-worker highlights from Biden’s State of the Union address

Biden’s State of the Union address showed how the president is working for working families.

January 31, 2023

Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS

The new House leadership wants to cut much-needed funding for the IRS. Why?

January 17, 2023

United We Heal apprenticeship in Oregon snags nearly $900K in federal funding

Our union’s United We Heal campaign is getting nearly $900,000 from the federal government to bolster a behavioral health apprenticeship program in Oregon.

January 04, 2023

Funding bill Biden signed last week will support public services in 2023

A funding bill signed into law before the new year will support public services in communities across the nation in 2023.

December 14, 2022

Congress should fully fund public services in 2023

Federal dollars help communities across the country afford the public services we all rely on, which is why Congress must approve a fully funded budget for 2023.

August 31, 2022

Improve child nutrition programs without delay, AFSCME tells Congress

AFSCME is putting pressure on Congress to update federal child nutrition programs soon after lawmakers return from their summer break.

August 16, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families

President Joe Biden today signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a law that includes many AFSCME priorities and represents a historic achievement for working families.

August 15, 2022

With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House

All eyes are now on the White House, where the president will sign the landmark Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days.

August 08, 2022

Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes

AFSCME supports the Billionaire Minimum Tax Act, which would level the playing field when it comes to the rich paying their fair share of taxes.

July 29, 2022

AFSCME’s Saunders calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘an economic game changer’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders praised the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it “an economic game changer.”

May 27, 2022

AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families

Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care.

April 06, 2022

Report highlights need for state and local government jobs

State and local governments have lost nearly 700,000 jobs since the pandemic, according to a new report.

March 25, 2022

ARP funds are an opportunity to build up communities by investing in public service workers

As state and local governments are flush with cash from the American Rescue Plan, they would do well to invest in their public workforce.

March 11, 2022

The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’

Read President Lee Saunders’ column marking the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan.

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.

January 04, 2022

Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers

A Maryland transportation worker describes how President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill will help.

December 21, 2021

AFSCME members renew resolve to make the Build Back Better Act a reality

The Build Back Better Act would invest some $2 trillion to expand the social safety net, fight climate change and invest in our human infrastructure.

December 17, 2021

Vice President Harris announces plan to replace country’s lead pipes

The Biden-Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan will replace all lead pipes and remove lead paint in homes to protect families from lead exposure.

December 16, 2021

Rallies highlight importance of child care provisions in the Build Back Better Act

Rallies held this week stressed the importance of child care. Participants called on the Senate to pass the Build Back Better Act.

December 03, 2021

OAPSE president urges use of federal stimulus money to end school staffing shortages

OAPSE President Lois Carson discussed school labor shortages during a webinar put together by the federal Education and Treasury departments.

November 19, 2021

AFSCME’s Saunders urges Senate to act on House-approved Build Back Better Act

After House passage of the Build Back Better Act, AFSCME President Lee Saunders said our country is “set to turn a corner.”

November 08, 2021

Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill. Build Back Better should be next.

The House-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will make transformational investments in our communities. Now Congress needs to pass President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 13, 2021

Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify.

Find out if you qualify for the expanded child tax credit by accessing the AFSCME calculator.

July 08, 2021

Washington state union activists protect vacation days

See the union difference in action for workers at Washington state’s homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

Federal Budget & Taxes Archive

Saunders: Debt limit agreement shows ‘President Biden puts working people first’

AFSCME launches ‘Staff the Front Lines’ initiative

10 pro-worker highlights from Biden’s State of the Union address

Beef up — don’t bludgeon — the IRS

United We Heal apprenticeship in Oregon snags nearly $900K in federal funding

Funding bill Biden signed last week will support public services in 2023

Congress should fully fund public services in 2023

Improve child nutrition programs without delay, AFSCME tells Congress

Inflation Reduction Act becomes law, a major win for working families

With House passage, landmark pro-worker bill heads to the White House

Saunders applauds bill to ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes

AFSCME’s Saunders calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘an economic game changer’

AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families

Report highlights need for state and local government jobs

ARP funds are an opportunity to build up communities by investing in public service workers

The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector – but now is not the time for ‘austerity’

Stronger now and getting stronger: Biden outlines accomplishments and priorities

Infrastructure investment sparks optimism among public service workers

AFSCME members renew resolve to make the Build Back Better Act a reality

Vice President Harris announces plan to replace country’s lead pipes

Rallies highlight importance of child care provisions in the Build Back Better Act

OAPSE president urges use of federal stimulus money to end school staffing shortages

AFSCME’s Saunders urges Senate to act on House-approved Build Back Better Act

Congress has finally passed an infrastructure bill. Build Back Better should be next.

Saunders calls Biden’s Build Back Better deal a ‘sea change’ for working families

AFSCME applauds bill passage avoiding government shutdown

AFSCME member who helps struggling families joins calls for wealthy to pay fair share in taxes

To pay for infrastructure, require the rich and corporations to pay their fair share of taxes

Expanded child tax credit will help women’s economic recovery. Find out if you qualify.

Washington state union activists protect vacation days