Lee Saunders
Lee Saunders is the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), a prominent labor union representing public service workers in the United States. He has been a strong advocate for workers' rights and has played a crucial role in numerous campaigns to protect public employees from arbitrary layoffs and to ensure fair labor practices. Under his leadership, AFSCME has been involved in various legal actions against policies perceived to undermine union protections and workers' job security.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Lee Saunders, president of AFSCME, declared that the mass layoffs are likely illegal.
Una jueza prohíbe a Trump despedir a funcionarios durante el cierre del Gobierno de Estados Unidos | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-15
Lee Saunders, president of the AFSCME, said that the mass firings are illegal and will have devastating effects on the services millions of Americans rely on every day.
White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week | US federal government shutdown 2025
United Kingdom· 2025-10-10
Lee Saunders, president of AFSCME, also departed the DNC citing disagreements with Martin's leadership.
The DNC’s cash crunch deepens as new filings show Republicans with a huge advantage
United States· 2025-06-21
Fellow union official Lee Saunders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees also denied the DNC's offer to stay on.
Conservatives slam Weingarten's 'No Kings Day' speech as she departs DNCUnited States· 2025-06-17Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, declined offers to stay on as at-large members of the DNC.
Union leaders depart DNC in latest blow to Democratic Party leadershipUnited States· 2025-06-16
Lee Saunders is the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees who also resigned from the DNC.
Union leaders Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders quit DNC posts in the party’s latest disputeUnited States· 2025-06-16Lee Saunders stated that the court's decision sends a clear message to Elon Musk and his DOGE team.
Etats-Unis : une juge fédérale limite l’accès du DOGE aux données de la Sécurité sociale
France· 2025-04-18
Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), described Trump's attempt to eliminate collective bargaining as blatant retribution.
Organizers accuse Trump of trying to silence federal workers with union order | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
Lee Saunders, AFSCME president, celebrated the ruling as beneficial for workers and retirees nationwide.
'Fishing expedition': US Judge limits Elon Musk-led DOGE's access to social security system data
India· 2025-03-21
Lee Saunders responded furiously to Musk's comments, defending public sector employees against Musk's accusations.
Declaraciones de Elon Musk sobre Hitler desatan polémica e indignación; “no somos asesinos genocidas”, dice sindicato estadounidense
Mexico· 2025-03-17
Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, criticized Musk's actions as anti-Semitic.
Мъск сподели текст в Х, твърдящ, че Сталин, Хитлер и Мао не са избили милиони хора
Bulgaria· 2025-03-15
Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, criticized Musk's claims.
Мъск сподели текст в Х, твърдящ, че Сталин, Хитлер и Мао не са избили милиони хораBulgaria· 2025-03-15Lee Saunders defended state employees against Elon Musk's insinuations.
Musk återpublicerar kontroversiellt inlägg om Stalin, Mao och Hitler
Sweden· 2025-03-14Lee Saunders stated that the court's decision offers relief to federal employees facing layoffs.
El juez de California que paralizó los despidos masivos de trabajadores federales de Donald Trump y Elon Musk | Estados Unidos nndaml | MAG
Peru· 2025-03-02
