Press Releases Archive
AFSCME President Saunders on employer vaccine mandates
AFSCME will address the impact of vaccination policies through bargaining to ensure that the front-line heroes of this pandemic are treated fairly.
Saunders: Gwynne Wilcox will be a ‘fair and steadfast advocate’ on the NLRB for all workers
As an NLRB member, Gwynne Wilcox will be instrumental in guiding the development of federal labor law and upholding workers’ freedom to form unions.
Saunders: On the NLRB, David Prouty will safeguard the well-being of working people
Prouty has proven time and again that he understands the issues confronting workers who are seeking a voice in their workplace.
California child care providers ratify historic first contract to raise wages, expand access to child care
"Led by women of color, today’s historic win is the culmination of nearly 20 years of grit and resilience,” said AFSCME President Lee Saunders
AFSCME’s Saunders: Jennifer Abruzzo a ‘perfect choice’ to restore NLRB
As NLRB General Counsel, Abruzzo’s knowledge and experience will allow her to hit the ground running on day one.
Saunders calls on Senate to confirm David Weil for key Department of Labor post
Nobody is better prepared to lead the federal agency charged with enforcing many of our most important labor laws.
Saunders hails confirmation of Julie Su, ‘a seasoned leader…with a passion for helping our most vulnerable workers’
From paid leave to unemployment insurance to occupational safety to job training to wage theft and more, Su has dealt with all the most pressing issues confronting the labor department.
Saunders praises Biden executive order on promoting competition in the American economy
A successful economy must serve the people who produce the goods and services that improve our lives.
AFSCME praises Biden nomination of Jennifer Sung to serve on the federal bench
The President continues to live up to his promise to promote diversity and protect and expand the rights and freedoms of all working people.
Saunders decries ‘partisan gamesmanship’ of voting rights filibuster
Mitch McConnell and his caucus are choosing to put partisan gamesmanship above the rights and freedoms of millions of Americans.