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 […]
