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Surveys Your Feedback Matters: Complete Our Town Hall Survey
In an effort to foster open communication and continuous improvement within our organization, we have devised a survey centered around the recent town hall conducted by the Board. The town hall…
Surveys VA Employees' Telework Sentiments on 'Future of Work' Plans
Amidst the shifting landscapes of post-pandemic work environments, the VA's "Future of Work" plans, as outlined by Secretary Denis McDonough, have raised eyebrows and elicited strong reactions from…
Covid AFGE National VA Council (NVAC) Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Reactions
The National VA Council (NVAC) of AFGE, which includes Local 17 Vice Presidents Calanit Kedem and Nicholas Keogh as well as treasurer Bill Wetmore, achieved a recent Settlement Agreement with the VA…
Events Oversight of Federal Agencies’ Post-Pandemic Telework Policies
On September 14, 2023, at 10:00 am in 2154 Rayburn, an essential discussion on the "Oversight of Federal Agencies’ Post-Pandemic Telework Policies" will take place. Organized by the Subcommittee on…
Information Settlement COVID Vaccine Program
The “VA Notice to AFGE BUEs” that was distributed by VA on Monday afternoon was sent in connection with a settlement agreement with AFGE. This settlement agreement resolved an unfair labor practice…
Surveys VA Telework Plan: AFGE Local 17 Seeks Your Input!
In our commitment to upholding the rights and interests of VA employees, AFGE Local 17 has keenly followed the unfolding developments regarding the VA Telework Plan. We recognize that Secretary Denis…
Featured Local 17 Arbitration Victory
In a major victory, Local 17 is proud to announce that an Arbitrator has decided in Local 17's favor regarding the arbitration outlined in detail below. If you are a Board attorney and have been…
Information New White House Guidance on Federal Telework and Return-to-Office Policies
In a recent article from Federal News Network, we find that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued new guidance for federal agencies regarding return-to-office and telework policies,…
Featured Still No Bonuses for the Most Deserving Employees at the Board of Veterans' Appeals
One of the many mysteries at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals – besides where is our Chairman – is what happened to employees’ bonuses for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The Union continues to ask this…
Featured Tell Congress About the Lack of Leadership and Mismanagement at the Board of Veterans' Appeals
If you are a dues-paying member of AFGE Local 17, you may have noticed an email on Friday, April 28th, entitled "TAKE ACTION NOW - Tell Congressional VA Committee Members to Help Restore the…
Town Hall Navigating Remote Work Policy Changes: Insights from AFGE Local 17’s Town Hall
In this AFGE Local 17 Town Hall, host Doug Massey discusses the decision to bring VA employees back to the office after a period of remote work. Massey stresses the importance of negotiating on…
Information The Power of Employee Feedback: 4 Important Lessons from the Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has moved up the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings to 8th place from 14th the previous year, thanks in large part to its focus on employee…