Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy

by AFSCME

"Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy" is a series of candid conversations with AFSCME President Emeritus Lee Saunders about the experiences, people and defining moments that shaped his remarkable career. Saunders chronicles his nearly 50-year career charting an audacious path forward for AFSCME, as he became a powerful voice in national politics and left an indelible mark not only on AFSCME members' lives but the entire labor movement.

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The Fighter

The Janus Supreme Court decision creates an existential threat for AFSCME. In response, President Saunders leads the AFSCME Strong initiative, building membership loyalty

Sep 17
41 min

The Bridge Builder

Lee Saunders is elected president of AFSCME and builds alliances with other major unions, including AFT and SEIU, to create a cohesive labor front. He builds bridges with

Sep 17
53 min

At Ground Zero

Lee Saunders has DC 37 almost back on its feet when the 9/11 terrorist attack hits New York – just a block from union headquarters. He must shepherd the union through the

Sep 17
28 min

The Master Negotiator

Lee Saunders hones his negotiating skills, helping deliver major union wins, including Ohio's first collective bargaining agreement. AFSCME President Jerry McEntee sends

Sep 17
47 min

The Quick Study

A young Lee Saunders leaves Ohio, moves to Washington, DC, and gets his first job with AFSCME under legendary labor leader Jerry Wurf. The union is expanding and Lee gain

Sep 17
46 min

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