Saunders: Public Service Nearing Full Recovery in Latest Jobs Report

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AFSCME President Lee Saunders commented on the U.S. economy gaining 199,000 jobs in November, stating that public sector jobs numbers are nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. He mentioned AFSCME’s initiative 'Staff the Front Lines', started to restore public services and accommodate population growth. Saunders also stressed the need to reelect Joe Biden for his contributions through the American Rescue Plan, and for his respect towards working people.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders on US Economy Adding 199,000 Jobs

AFSCME President Lee Saunders commented on the addition of nearly 200,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in November. He highlighted the significant recovery from April 2020 when, in the midst of COVID-19, a staggering 20.5 million jobs were lost, including over 900,000 public sector jobs.

Today's jobs report suggests a return to pre-pandemic employment levels. Despite this, Saunders emphasized the continued need for public service workers, in light of the many vacant positions. To fulfill these needs, AFSCME initiated the 'Staff the Front Lines’ project this year, aimed at restoring public services to meet the demands of population growth.

Support for President Joe Biden's re-election was stressed in the context of economic recovery. According to Saunders, Biden is a supporter of working communities, having provided vital funding through the American Rescue Plan. This move protected jobs and facilitated rebuilding efforts. Biden's ongoing commitment to investing in public services underscores his respect for the working class and contributes to the goal of full community rebuilding.

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