Press Releases Archive
Saunders praises historic contract for Nevada state employees
The contract includes wage increases and provides for a host of workplace improvements that will help streamline the efficient delivery of public services.
AFSCME celebrates passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
No one should have to choose between their financial security, their own safety and the life of their children.
Saunders: Groundbreaking American Families Plan demonstrates bold Biden pro-worker agenda
President Biden is reaffirming his commitment to a sweeping, transformational agenda that empowers working people, creates good union jobs and gives everyone a chance to succeed.
On Workers Memorial Day, AFSCME President Saunders urges renewed commitment to fight for worker safety
On this day of remembrance, as we grieve those lost to the coronavirus and other workplace dangers, we must recommit ourselves to the fight for worker safety.
AFSCME applauds executive order on worker organizing and empowerment
We commend President Biden for launching this task force to make it easier for workers to organize and join a union.
AFSCME praises House vote to admit District of Columbia as 51st state
It is long past due for the residents of the District of Columbia to have the same rights and freedoms as every other American living in the 50 states.
Saunders: Gupta will bring experience, passion for justice to role as Associate Attorney General
Vanita Gupta is a leader with integrity and a consensus-builder who will operate with transparency and accountability in enforcing the law.
AFSCME’s Saunders says Chauvin verdict sends powerful message, but the struggle to eradicate systemic racism continues
We cannot let today’s verdict allow us to become complacent about the challenges we face. We have to do better.
Saunders: Workplace violence bill provides the protection public service workers need and deserve
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195) would mean safer workplaces and improved patient care.
Saunders praises Paycheck Fairness Act as big step forward for economic justice
For far too long, women have endured wage and workplace discrimination, which hurts families, weakens communities and drags down the economy.