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Campaigns Stop the Harmful Return-to-Office Mandate at VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ new return-to-office policy isn’t just a management issue—it’s a crisis that threatens the very care our Veterans depend on.
Podcast AFGE Local 17 Podcast: Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation Process
In our latest AFGE Local 17 podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Sarah Hasan, an attorney with the National VA Council (NVAC). Sarah shared her invaluable expertise on the reasonable…
Podcast Reductions in Force (RIFs) at VA Central Office: What You Need to Know
This article summarizes key insights from a recent podcast featuring Douglas Massey, President of AFGE Local 17, and Bibi Roberts, Founder of Roberts Labor Law and Consulting, L.L.C. The discussion…
Podcast Navigating the Challenges of Probationary Status and Telework Threats: Insights from AFGE Local 17’s Latest Podcast
Federal employees face many uncertainties in today’s political and workplace climate, but few are more concerning than the challenges facing probationary employees and the ongoing attack on telework…
Information VA Telework Termination: Important Changes Coming in 2025
On February 20, VA notified the Union of the impending termination of telework and remote work agreements for bargaining unit employees. On May 5, 2025, all remote and telework agreement for…
Featured Standing Strong: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Legacy and the Fight for Federal Workers
Fannie Lou Hamer, a sharecropper turned civil rights leader, shook the nation with her fearless testimony before the 1964 Democratic National Convention. She exposed the brutal realities of racial…
Information No Cuts to VA Benefits
In a recent article on Military.com, Patricia Kime reports that Veterans service organizations are expressing concern following the confirmation of Russell Vought as the Director of the Office of…
Information Terminated from VA? Share Your Experience with Congress
If you have been terminated from VA since January 20, 2025, your experience is important. The U.S. House Veterans' Affairs Democrats (an account managed by Ranking Member Mark Takano | House…
Information BREAKING: AFGE Joins Lawsuit Against Treasury Over Illegal Data Access
AFGE, along with the Alliance for Retired Americans and SEIU, has filed a lawsuit against the Treasury Department for unlawfully granting Elon Musk’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency”…
Events Key Takeaways from the Jan 29 Town Hall: Telework, Return to Office, and OPM’s Offer
Thank you for attending our town hall on January 29, 2025, to discuss the threats to telework and Elon Musk’s so-called “deferred resignation” offer. Like many of you, we share the frustration of not…
Town Hall URGENT: How the Trump Telework Executive Order May Affect YOU – Join Our Town Hall!
Are your telework rights at risk? A recent Donald Trump Telework Executive Order aims to limit telework for federal employees, sparking concerns about workplace flexibility, productivity, and…
Podcast Podcast: Discover the Inspiring Impact of the PIP Rehabilitation Project on 100+ Careers
AFGE Local 17 is excited to introduce the first full episode of our official podcast, hosted by Local 17 President Doug Massey, featuring Dr. Benton Komins, a steward at the Board of Veterans’…