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Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy

Lee Saunders: Labor, Leadership and Legacy

By: AFSCME
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"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.2026 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Master Negotiator

    The Master Negotiator
    17 Sep 2026

    Lee Saunders hones his negotiating skills, helping deliver major union wins, including Ohio's first collective bargaining agreement. AFSCME President Jerry McEntee sends him to New York City on a challenging mission – to oversee the turnaround of AFSCME's largest affiliate, DC 37.

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    48 min
  • The Quick Study

    The Quick Study
    17 Sep 2026

    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 gains broad experience in community building and helping affiliates fight for rights.

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    47 min
  • The Fighter

    The Fighter
    17 Sep 2026

    The Janus Supreme Court decision creates an existential threat for AFSCME. In response, President Saunders leads the AFSCME Strong initiative, building membership loyalty through one-on-one conversations. The union has collective bargaining wins in a number of states.

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    41 min
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