08/15/25

AFSCME’s Saunders on proposed PSLF eligibility changes: This unlawful rule shows how little this administration cares about public service workers.

AFSCME’s Saunders on proposed PSLF eligibility changes: This unlawful rule shows how little this administration cares about public service workers.

08/14/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: As we mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, we strengthen our commitment to protecting retirement security for all

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in recognition of the 90th anniversary of Social Security

07/31/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Congressional extremists in Texas can’t defend their records, so they’re rigging the game.

ME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts in his party’s favor.

07/17/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: We urge Congress to protect federal workers’ freedom to collectively bargain

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in support of efforts to hold a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act.

07/14/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: Shutting down the Department of Education will harm our children, educators and nation

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court opening the way for the administration to illegally shut down the Department of Education

07/08/25

Supreme Court Intervenes to Allow Trump’s Unlawful Reorganization of the Federal Government to Continue as Case Proceeds

Court Uses Shadow Docket to Lift Lower Court's Pause of Unconstitutional Overhaul of Vital Departments and Agencies

07/03/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: We will hold every elected official accountable who voted to betray working families

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after Congress passed the budget reconciliation bill.

07/01/25

AFSCME’s Saunders: The Senate’s distorted priorities will leave working people footing the bill

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Senate passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill,

06/27/25

AFSCME’s Saunders on SCOTUS decision: We remain undeterred in our commitment to defend our freedoms and democracy

AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to curtail federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions:

06/25/25

Victory for Working People as Judge Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Bust Federal Employee Unions

Trump’s union-busting executive order was retaliation against labor unions for challenging administration’s illegal workplace actions, judge finds