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Still No Bonuses for the Most Deserving Employees at the Board of Veterans' Appeals
Delayed bonuses at the Board of Veterans' Appeals raise concerns about employee morale and leadership; AFGE Local 17 urges action for change.
Tell Congress About the Lack of Leadership and Mismanagement at the Board of Veterans' Appeals
Take action now to address the mismanagement at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. AFGE Local 17 members can easily send a letter to Congress in less than 60 seconds!
Navigating Remote Work Policy Changes: Insights from AFGE Local 17’s Town Hall
AFGE Local 17 Town Hall: VA employees' potential return to office, negotiation for working conditions, remote work agreements, policy changes.
The Power of Employee Feedback: 4 Important Lessons from the Department of Energy
Learn how the Department of Energy rose in the Best Places to Work rankings by prioritizing employee feedback and creating a positive workplace culture.
Grievance Regarding Changes to DETO program
AFGE Local 17 fights for employee rights, taking action against the VA's unilateral termination of the Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas program.
AFGE Local 17 Town Hall April 2023
Explore the latest Local 17 town hall meeting addressing the Board of Veterans' Appeals crisis and learn about the Union's objectives for improvement.
VA and AFGE Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract
AFGE and VA reach a tentative Agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, addressing hiring processes, employee burnout, and labor-management councils.
Appreciating Camille NeSmith’s Insightful Analysis of Gudinas V. McDonough
We are elated to share that our friend and colleague Camille NeSmith was published by the Veterans Law Journal in its latest volume.
Local 17: Standing Strong Against Bad Faith Bargaining
A recent arbitrator's decision highlights some bad faith bargaining at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Amended Step 3 Grievance on behalf of Attorneys at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
A grievance has been filed on behalf of the Attorneys at the Board of Veterans' Appeals regarding the fair and equitable distribution of overtime.
Debt Ceiling Crisis: Impact on Federal Employee Paychecks
Get insights on how the current Debt Ceiling crisis could affect the paychecks of federal employees. Learn about the potential impact and what to expect.
PACT Act Hiring
VBA is hiring 1,900 employees in the first half of 2023 and training all employees in PACT Act claims processing.