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New Performance Standards Town Hall: A Time for Union Solidarity
Join AFGE Local 17's Zoom Town Hall on Aug 22 to discuss new performance standards for Board attorneys in FY 2025.
NVAC President Alma Lee’s Powerful Stand on VA Investigatory Records Transparency
Alma Lee takes a stand on VA Investigatory Records Transparency, calling for changes to protect trust and integrity in harassment investigations.
Upcoming Zoom Town Hall on Telework Policy
Join AFGE Local 17 for a Zoom Town Hall on the topic of Secretary McDonough's 50% in-office policy.
FERS Retirement Code Error Debt Letters
FERS Retirement Code Error debt letter? Find out how federal employees can request waivers and protect their finances.
Update on Secretary McDonough’s Telework Policy
Union challenges telework policies through arbitration. Find out when a decision is expected and the potential impacts.
McDonough's McDouble-Cross: How the Demoralizing 50 Percent In-Office Requirement Undermines Trust
Discover how McDonough's 50 percent in-office requirement breaks the collective bargaining agreement, eroding trust and morale among employees at VA.
Essential Hatch Act Training to Empower AFGE Local 17 Members
AFGE Local 17 hosts a must-attend Hatch Act Training on June 25, 2024. Get expert advice from J. Ward Morrow, Esq. on election compliance.
Local 17 Considers Challenging VA Over Time-Consuming Reinvestigations
Local 17 considers challenging VA over time-consuming reinvestigations, seeking proration or overtime pay for affected board attorneys.
Survey for attorneys at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals
Survey for attorneys: Share views on reducing Board of Veterans' Appeals quota from 156 to 125 cases and suggest productivity incentives. Your feedback matters!
Crisis at the Board of Veterans' Appeals: A Symptom of VA Leadership Failures
A crisis at the Board of Veterans' Appeals: improper bonuses, leadership failures, and the need for urgent reform at the VA.
Arbitration Victory: 10 Critical Takeaways
Our arbitration victory uncovers the Board's violations of performance standards and promotion criteria, ensuring back pay for affected attorneys.
Local 17 Files Grievance on Sudden Telework Cancellation at OIT
Breaking: Telework Cancellation at OIT faces backlash as Local 17 files grievance against management's sudden decision without good faith negotiation.