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Training Membership Benefits
The following information was presented at a training event for AFGE Local 17. A link to the associated PowerPoint document is at the bottom of this training if you would like to download it. This…
Benefits VA Child Care Subsidy Program
Do you need financial help with child care expenses? Did you know that VA offered a childcare subsidy program? VA doesn’t advertise it well, but this program could save you money towards child care!
Information Pay Raise and Increased Gas Price Reimbursement on the Horizon
According to a recent article from Government Executive, federal employees are poised to receive a pay raise and other benefits increases in 2023. The article states that the 2023 appropriations bill…
Covid Updated Testing Guidance for VA Central Office (VACO) Employees
Employees who are not fully vaccinated or those who to decline to provide their vaccination status will be subject to weekly COVID-19 screening testing and will also be subject to any other safety…
News Reentry Plans for Bargaining Unit Employees at VA Central Office
During his speech to Congress on March 1, 2022, President Biden said the federal workforce should serve as a model for more Americans to return to the office and directed the “vast majority” of…
Events Special Interest to Board Attorney Union Members
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10am, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the George v. McDonough lawsuit to consider the scope of the “clear and unmistakable error” standard of review for…
Events Proud to Serve Veterans! Save My VA!
As our AFGE National VA Council negotiating team led by Council President Alma Lee and representing 283,000 workers at the Department of Veterans Affairs continue contract negotiations, the Dept of…
Events AFGE Local 17 March 2022 Membership Meeting Zoom Call
Our next membership meeting will be held this Thursday, March 24, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. The agenda will include reports from the various committees, the Treasurer’s report, new business, and any…
Information VA Calling Employees Back to The Office, But Not Full Time
In a recent article on Government Executive, Deputy Secretary Donald Remy outlines VA's plan to bring employees back to work citing the institution of a "new normal" at VA and highlighting the VA's…
Information Protecting VA Employees Act (H.R. 6682)
According to an article published by Government Executive, the bipartisan bill, H.R. 6682 also known as the Protecting VA Employees Act, would restore the Merit Systems Protection Board and…
News Vaccine Mandate Delay
As requested by AFGE, the Biden Administration has delayed enforcement of the vaccine mandate until January 2022.
Information New Memos About Bargaining Unit Employee Rights
Two memos were recently released highlighting bargaining union employee rights. You can find them both linked below.