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Two large labor union leaders leave DNC over disagreements
The head of one of the largest U.S. teachers' unions said she "felt out of step" with DNC Chair Ken Martin's leadership.
Democratic drama: Union leader exits underscore DNC divisions
The departure of two major union presidents from their posts at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is raising questions ...
Two top union leaders leave DNC, dealing blow to Chair Ken Martin
Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers and Lee Saunders of AFSCME, declined offers to stay on. Weingarten ...
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“The Union Movement Is Very Excited About Harris and Walz”
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, AFSCME President Lee Saunders explains organized labor’s enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket. Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of ...
Public sector union head steps down from DNC
Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, stepped down from his post at the Democratic National Committee on Sunday, becoming the second ...