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Saunders calls Georgia runoff victories a ‘bold mandate for change’

AFSCME President Lee Saunders called the victories of the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s Senate runoff elections “a bold mandate for change.”

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Raphael Warnock (L) and Jon Ossoff bump elbows during an outdoor drive-in rally in Conyers, Georgia.

Another reason to involve yourself in the GA Senate runoffs – funding for front-line heroes

Here’s a crucial reason for working people to do all they can to help Jon Ossoff and the Rev.

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Biden: Union, business leaders agree that funding the front lines is ‘urgent’

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Monday brought together business and union leaders, including AFSCME President Lee Saunders, for a virtual meeting to discuss an

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In the middle of a pandemic, Trump threatens health care for millions of Americans

It was bad enough that the Trump administration failed miserably in its r

National AFSCME News

AFSCME optimistic about working people’s agenda under Biden-Harris administration
AFSCME welcomes the new, pro-worker Biden-Harris administration and looks forward to a long and productive relationship. — Jan 20
Contract negotiations revealed unpaid wages for some Adams County employees
While negotiating the first contract, Adams County employees noticed a pay discrepancy – and set it right. — Jan 19
Amid COVID-19 surge, MD Gov. Hogan plays politics with state employee contracts
Gov. Larry Hogan needs to do right by the state employees who are working hard for their communities every day. They deserve a better contract. — Jan 19
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. — Jan 15
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. — Jan 15