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Jaime Areizaga-Soto: A Resume Builder’s Dream, A Leader’s Nightmare
Discover the truth about Jaime Areizaga-Soto's tenure at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals and his resignation. A leader's failures exposed.
Back-to-Back Arbitration Losses Highlight Board Leadership’s Ongoing Failures
Discover how repeated arbitration losses and unlawful policies raise serious concerns about Board leadership’s ability to uphold law and integrity.
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Dr. Lerone Martin
Join AFGE Local 17 on Jan 16, 2025, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with keynote speaker Dr. Lerone Martin. Virtual event via Zoom. RSVP today!
2024 in Review: 20 Local 17 Wins and Our Year-End Podcast
Local 17 Wins define 2024 as a year of advocacy, with victories in workplace fairness, telework rights, and more covered in our Year End Podcast.
The Illusion of Progress
The Illusion of Progress: Celebrating selective wins while survey response rates and leadership metrics tell a different story at BVA.
3 Shocking Federal Telework Changes That Could Impact Your Job Soon
Major federal telework changes are on the horizon. Learn how the DOGE Acts and SHOW UP Act may affect your telework rights.
Big News: The AFGE Local 17 Podcast is Live! Telework and the Road Ahead
Introducing the AFGE Local 17 Podcast! Get the latest on telework rights, union updates, and VA employee news. Subscribe now on Spotify.
Leave Donation Program: How Local 17 Provides Essential Support to Members in Need
Local 17's Leave Donation Program empowers union members to uplift one another—donate unused leave and strengthen your community.
AFGE Local 17 Holiday Party 2024
Join AFGE LOCAL 17's Holiday Party on Dec 6 at Pearl Street Warehouse! Open to all, enjoy food, drinks & live music. RSVP now for an evening of fun and cheer!
Unveiling Deceit: How Management Betrays Employee Trust at VA’s Office of Information and Technology
VA Telework Rights are at the center of a Step 3 grievance filed against management’s anti-union behavior and disregard for labor agreements.
Introducing "The Radar": A New Anonymous Suggestion Box
Introducing The Radar for AFGE Local 17: an anonymous, online suggestion box where your concerns, questions, and ideas are sent straight to union leadership.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Expedite Veterans Appeals Claims through Stronger Workforce
Congressman McGarvey's H.R.9046 aims to reduce the VA claims backlog by enhancing compensation for Board of Veterans' Appeals attorneys to retain top talent.