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Pay & Benefits
Pay, member benefits, and the training that helps you make the most of them.
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.
Building a Strong Office Culture
Unlock effective ways to improve office culture and boost employee engagement. This article provides practical strategies that are impactful and easy to implement.
Debt Ceiling Crisis: Impact on Federal Employee Paychecks
Get insights on how the current Debt Ceiling crisis could affect the paychecks of federal employees. Learn about the potential impact and what to expect.
PACT Act Hiring
VBA is hiring 1,900 employees in the first half of 2023 and training all employees in PACT Act claims processing.
VBA Hiring Thousands To Process PACT Act Claims
VBA Hiring Thousands of employees throughout Fiscal Year 2023 to help process claims submitted under the PACT Act.
Open Season Checklist for Federal Employees
This Open Season Checklist published by Government Executive highlights many of the major plan and premium changes to federal health insurance plans.
Employment Protections for Federal Whistleblowers
On October 25, 2022 Local 17 and Local 25 attended an informative lecture on Employment Protections for Federal Whistleblowers.
Membership Benefits
Membership in AFGE Local 17 comes with a number of benefits. Read this article to see some of the many perks that come with AFGE Membership.
Efficiency Training for BVA Attorneys
Please join us for efficiency training this Thursday, July 28th at 1p.m. EST. Training will be conducted by VLJ John Crowley.
VA Child Care Subsidy Program
The VA Child Care Subsidy Program can provide financial help with child care expenses.
Hatch Act Training
In this training, we will learn to navigate the Hatch Act and create a successful grassroots Lobbying plan.