Political Endorsement – AFSCME 1684

AFSCME’s Saunders: Biden plan to aid public services is ‘a massive step forward’
The Biden-Harris team’s proposal to support public services to the tune of $600 billion is a “massive step forward,” AFSCME President Lee Saunders says.
Reviving Dr. King’s legacy
On what would be Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 92nd birthday, his message of nonviolent dissent resonates more powerfully than ever.
As Biden-Harris take over, AFSCME renews calls for federal aid for public services
AFSCME is part of a coalition urging the new Congress and administration to provide robust federal assistance to states, cities, towns and schools without delay.
Health experts reassure union members that COVID vaccines are safe, effective
A roundtable of experts discuss COVID-19 vaccines, their safety and their efficacy with union members.
AFSCME nurses shine as their sacrifices for their communities continue in pandemic
AFSCME nurses are shining in the spotlight as they continue to make huge sacrifices while serving on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.

Saunders: Biden plan a ‘massive step forward;’ additional flexible aid may be needed in the future
President-elect Biden’s recovery plan has exactly the right priorities: ending the pandemic and jumpstarting the economy.
AFSCME’s Saunders: ‘Impeach this president who daily desecrates American values and lives’
AFSCME calls on President Trump to resign. If he will not, Congress should impeach and convict this president who daily desecrates American values and lives.
Saunders celebrates selection of Mayor Marty Walsh as the next labor secretary
Saunders: “After four long years of brazen hostility toward working people, the Labor Department will now have leadership that is true to its mission and purpose.”
Saunders denounces ‘acts of vandalism against our democracy’
Saunders: “What we saw at the U.S. Capitol was insurrection, sedition and terror enabled by the president of the United States.”
Saunders celebrates Georgia Senate wins and new federal government trifecta
Saunders: “We now have the strong leadership required to defeat this pandemic, to get the economy moving again and deliver desperately needed aid to states, cities, towns and schools.”