Lee Saunders Archive
Paying the “Price” for New HHS Secretary
AFSCME International president explains why older Americans are particularly vulnerable now that the Senate has confirmed Tom Price as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Black History Month: A Celebration of Possibility
Black History Month honors both visionaries and everyday people.
President Lee Saunders - Keynote Address (Highlights)
Here's to 80 Years of Social Security -- and at Least 80 More
Social Security is a major source of income for most of the seniors in this country; 9 out of 10 individuals older than 65 receive Social Security retirement payments. It’s one of our most beloved government institutions.
'Union Scholars' Can Open New Doors for Themselves, Workers
The AFSCME Union Scholars Program is a 10-week summer field placement for rising college juniors and seniors. Participants are placed on a union-organizing campaign, provided with on-site housing and paid a stipend.