Press Releases Archive
AFSCME’s Saunders on union approval reaching 65 percent, a 17-year high
New Gallup poll shows yet another year-over-year increase in approval for labor unions, the highest level of support in 17 years.
AFSCME opens virtual field offices, mobilizes thousands of activists ahead of November
The union, known for its political organizing prowess and putting boots on the ground in key races across the country, is taking its massive political operation digital in the face of the coronavirus.
AFSCME endorses police reforms at 44th convention
Union representing 90,000 public safety officers affirms collective bargaining rights for police; approves landmark reforms to confront racism.
AFSCME’s Saunders reelected president, Elissa McBride secretary-treasurer
During the union’s 44th International Convention, delegates supported Lee Saunders and Elissa McBride for four more years by acclamation. Saunders has led AFSCME through some of the most challenging times in the history of the union and the country.
Joe Biden vows to ‘shift the balance of power to workers’ at AFSCME’s 44th International Convention
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee praised AFSCME’s front-line heroes who are essential to fighting COVID-19 and keeping our families safe and healthy.
AFSCME’s Saunders declares union ‘never stronger’ during convention keynote address
Saunders’ keynote address lauded the union’s strong momentum despite two years of immense challenges, including the Janus case, the coronavirus pandemic and deep-seated racial and economic inequalities.
AFSCME’s Saunders praises Kamala Harris as Biden’s historic vice presidential pick
Saunders: Senator Harris is a tireless fighter for working people.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders on Trump executive orders
Saunders: American families should take the money to put food on the table and make a plan to vote Donald Trump out of office.
Senate inaction continues to cost American workers
Today’s report confirms what we have known for months: we need a bold, urgent solution to the catastrophic public health and economic crises that are exacting a brutal toll on our communities.
AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘Time to inject some disinfectant into the highest levels of government’ as Americans fall victim to ‘Trump’s and Mitch McConnell’s corrupt incompetence’
Donald Trump has ignored the pandemic and economic crisis from the beginning while Mitch McConnell has said we should ‘pause’ any further response.