Union News
Saunders: AFSCME members led Virginia to pro-worker majority win
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders issued a statement after the election results flipped the Virginia House, resulting in a pro-worker majority in both chambers of the state legislature. During the election, AFSCME members rallied their communities to elect candidates that would safeguard their right to collectively bargain. With the pro-worker majority in place, Saunders […]
Saunders: Laphonza Butler, 'A New Champion for Workers in U.S. Senate'
TL/DR - California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Laphonza Butler to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat for the state. Butler is the former president of SEIU Local 2015 and under her leadership, she successfully pushed for the first $15 an hour minimum wage law in the nation. Lee Saunders, President of the AFSCME, praised […]
Saunders: 'We must act to prevent another race against time'
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders expressed relief at the bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown. He criticized Congress for playing a "dangerous game" that could have led to major cuts to essential programs for working families. While the deal is only a short-term solution, he commended the "grown-up, responsible leadership" that prevented a […]
Saunders: Sen. Feinstein, a Trailblazing & Skillful Legislator
TL/DR - The content is a statement released by AFSCME President Lee Saunders regarding the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Saunders hails Feinstein as a stalwart of the U.S. Senate and American politics, noting her significant contributions to women’s rights, civil liberties, consumer protection, gun safety, and LGBTQ equality over the years. He also lauds […]