Lee Saunders Archive
Union members: ‘Gas prices are temporary; authoritarianism is forever’ as pro-worker candidates surge
AFSCME President Lee Saunders released this statement following big wins for working families in the 2022 midterms.
Saunders: Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers win a fair deal, ‘showed us all how it’s done’
After more than two years fighting for a fair contract and nearly three weeks on strike, Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) workers have finally reached a fair deal.
Cause for optimism on Labor Day
This Labor Day, we are grateful for the hard-won progress of the last year and a half. And we are committed to building on it in the years to come.
Saunders: We must not rest until all public service workers have a seat at the table
AFSCME President Lee Saunders delivered the keynote address to delegates, alternates and guests at our union’s 45th International Convention.
Legendary former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee dies. Rest in power, brother.
We’ve lost a great trade unionist, but AFSCME and the entire labor movement are stronger for his decades of bold, visionary leadership.