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The Death of Expertise at the Board
Death of Expertise at the Board: A new Chief Counsel with no Veterans law experience marks a troubling shift in leadership and decision-making at the Board.
5 Alarming Reasons To Re think The Open-Office Design: A Productivity Killer
Open-Office Design may look modern, but is it productive? Uncover five reasons why open offices are harming productivity and employee well-being.
Proposed Changes to Performance Standards: A Threat to Workforce Morale
Explore the 2024 changes to attorney performance standards that could harm morale, with stricter quotas and revised quality measures causing concern.
All Employees Survey for BVA 2024 Comprehensive Thematic Analysis Report
AFGE Local 17 hired a data analytics firm to analyze the 2024 BVA All Employees Survey — surfacing the workload, leadership, and technology themes management overlooked.
Government Shutdown News and Information
Learn more about how government shutdowns affect federal services, with insights from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals on continuing operations during a funding lapse.
11 Important Takeaways from the FY 2025 Attorney Performance Standards Town Hall
Discover the key takeaways from the FY 2025 Attorney Performance Standards Town Hall, covering proposed changes in productivity, quality, and case management.
Celebrate Labor Day with AFGE Local 17: Join Us for an Ice Cream Social!
Join AFGE Local 17 for an Ice Cream Social on Aug 28 from 12-2 PM at 810 Vermont Ave. Celebrate Labor Day with a sweet treat and coffee in the Canteen!
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.