For Immediate Release

AFSCME’s Saunders: Voters rejected chaos and rising costs, and chose candidates committed to making life affordable again

WASHINGTON – AFSCME President Lee Saunders released the following statement on Tuesday’s election results:

“Across the country, voters rejected chaos and rising costs, and chose candidates committed to making life affordable again for working families. As the longest government shutdown in American history continues, this is a wakeup call: the American people want affordable health care and fully funded public services, and it is time for Congress to deliver.”

###

AFSCME’s 1.4 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in communities across the nation, serving in hundreds of different occupations — from nurses to corrections officers, childcare providers to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and freedom and opportunity for all working families. 

Recent Press Releases

  • Victory! AFSCME members defend union rights in Arizona

    AFSCME members won big for public services in their state.

  • AFSCME Local 1733 workers reach a tentative agreement for a livable wage

    AFSCME members who keep Memphis, Tennessee, running have struck a livable-wage deal with the mayor.

  • Detective is honored by his co-workers — and his union — for saving a life

    An Auburn, N.Y., member braved frigid waters to save someone’s life.

  • AFSCME members win first cost-of-living increase in 20 years for 60,000 PA retirees

    After a long battle, AFSCME retirees in Pennsylvania won a cost-of-living increase in the commonwealth’s new budget.