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Saunders: President Biden is ‘most pro-union, pro-worker president of our lifetimes’

President Joe Biden, who will seek reelection, is the most “pro-worker president of our lifetimes,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says.

Understaffing, other workplace challenges discussed in mental health worker round table

In a round table discussion, mental health workers discussed their workplace challenges and ways to resolve them.

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AFSCME's Saunders: Biden protected working families against extremists

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan budget agreement, averting federal default.

Saunders: The budget agreement was necessary, but ‘working people don’t like being treated like bargaining chips, and we certainly won’t forget’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan budget agreement reached between President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy:

AFSCME’s Saunders: Help EMS workers help our communities by ensuring safe staffing

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 21-27, 2023.

AFSCME’s Saunders: During National Law Enforcement week, we honor the men and women who risk so much for their communities.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week

AFSCME President Saunders: Honor America’s corrections officers by keeping them safe

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement for National Correctional Officers Week, May 7-13, 2023:

AFSCME’s Saunders: Truly celebrating public service workers means staffing the front lines

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13, 2023:

AFSCME’s Saunders: This National Nurses Week is a call to action to address severe staffing shortages

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement recognizing National Nurses Week, which is May 6-12, 2023

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Cause for optimism on Labor Day

Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act marks ‘the culmination of decades of advocacy from workers’

Legendary former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee dies. Rest in power, brother.

The American Rescue Plan saved the public sector–and proved that investing in workers pays off

Advancing Dr. King’s voting rights legacy