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Proud to Serve Veterans! Save My VA!
Let’s rally together in support of and in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the VA as we fight to Save My VA!
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. via Zoom Call.
VA Calling Employees Back to The Office, But Not Full Time
VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy outlines VA's plan to bring employees back to the office.
Board of Veterans' Appeals Funding Increases
The Board of Veterans' Appeals received a large increase in funding with the House passage of the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill.
Protecting VA Employees Act (H.R. 6682)
The Protecting VA Employees Act would effectively take two portions of the 2017 VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act off the books.
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Over 50 Years After Dr. Martin Luther King, We Still Need a “Radical Revolution of Values.”
AFGE Local 17 Holiday Party
We had a great time at the AFGE Local 17 Holiday Party! Check out some of the photos from the event.
Vaccine Mandate Delay
As requested by AFGE, the Biden Administration has delayed enforcement of the vaccine mandate until January 2022.
New Memos About Bargaining Unit Employee Rights
Two memos were recently released highlighting bargaining union employee rights.
Communication Improvements for AFGE Local 17
AFGE Local 17 has heard the criticism regarding communicating with members and is announcing some communication improvements.
Vaccine Mandate Update
This Vaccine Mandate Update provides a number of resources for AFGE Local 17 members to review.