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Clearing Up Confusion: Your Union Rights Remain in Place
Union Rights remain protected despite VA memo confusion. Your collective bargaining rights under the Master Agreement and federal law are secure.
Mental Wellness Symposium: 6 Critical Reasons to Attend on June 28
Mental Wellness Symposium in Prince William County offers support for displaced federal workers with trauma care, legal advice, and career resources on June 28.
Executive Order 14284: 9 Alarming Facts Board Attorneys Must Know
Executive Order 14284 reshapes trial periods for BVA attorneys, reducing protections and increasing management’s power to terminate during probation.
Big Retaliation Bill: 3 Minutes to Stop This Harmful Attack on Federal Workers
Stop the Senate GOP’s Big Retaliation Bill that threatens federal workers’ rights and Veterans’ care. Act now—sending a letter takes just 3 minutes.
VA Healthcare Worker Cuts: Secretary Collins’ Plan Unmasked and Exposed
VA healthcare worker cuts exposed: Secretary Collins tries to downplay plans to slash frontline staff, but the truth can’t be hidden.
Top 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Federal Disability Retirement
Struggling with a disability as a federal employee? Learn your rights and how to apply for federal disability retirement with guidance from attorney Eric Pines.
11 Critical Retirement Benefits Every Federal Employee Should Understand
Retirement benefits insight: Federal employees face tough choices—get expert guidance from Benefit Architects and AFGE Local 17.
Federal Retirement Benefits at Risk — Take 3 Minutes to Fight Back Today
Congress is threatening federal retirement benefits. Learn how you can protect your future in just 3 minutes by taking action today.
Get Ready for Spring Bash 2025!
Join us at Spring Bash 2025 on May 15 for free food, music, and drinks at Pearl Street Warehouse in DC. RSVP now and celebrate spring in style!
VA Workforce Cuts Threaten 83,000 Jobs and Veteran Care—Take Action Now
VA workforce cuts put 1 in 5 employees at risk. Protect Veterans’ care—take 3 minutes to tell Congress to block these reckless job losses.
3 Minutes Is All It Takes to Defend VA Union Rights from Harmful Attacks
VA union rights are under attack. Take 3 minutes to tell Congress to stop the unlawful Executive Order stripping protections from VA employees.
VA’s Deferred Resignation Program: What You Absolutely Need to Know
Learn what the VA's Deferred Resignation Program means for federal employees, including eligibility, timelines, legal concerns, and key considerations.