Press Releases Archive
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.
Unemployment numbers underscore urgent need for federal aid to jumpstart economy, support working people
AFSCME President Saunders: “It’s time to get a package to the president’s desk that will stop the bleeding and kickstart an economic recovery.”
‘Never Stronger’: AFSCME’s 2020 virtual convention to honor front-line public service heroes
Vice President Biden to give virtual address to thousands of delegates as they double down on a union growth agenda, commit to political activism in 2020 and honor the courage shown by AFSCME members in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.