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Pay & Benefits
Pay, member benefits, and the training that helps you make the most of them.
Training Building a Strong Office Culture
In the modern workplace, the significance of office culture and employee engagement cannot be overstated. These elements are the heart and soul of an organization, enhancing productivity, reducing…
Benefits Debt Ceiling Crisis: Impact on Federal Employee Paychecks
The recent debt ceiling debate in the U.S. government could potentially affect the paychecks of federal employees if it is not resolved in a timely manner. According to an article by Government…
Training Employment Protections for Federal Whistleblowers
Local 17 works diligently to represent its members and emphasizes education, training and retraining to keep busy union stewards abreast of options as issues arise in the federal workplace.
Training Efficiency Training for BVA Attorneys
Please join us this Thursday, July 28th, at 1:00 p.m., for a valuable training on reviewing and drafting multiple-issue cases. This efficiency training, conducted by VLJ John Crowley, is the result…
Training Hatch Act Training
- History and Development of Hatch Act - Do's and Don'ts - Mobilization - Social Media - Right to Lobby - Effective Lobbying Techniques
Benefits Leave Donation Program: How Local 17 Provides Essential Support to Members in Need
As the end of the leave year approaches, Local 17 is reminding members of an important way to support colleagues facing challenging times. If you have unused annual leave, consider donating via Local…
Benefits PACT Act Hiring
According to a recent article from Federal News Network, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is growing its benefits division's workforce and is using new funding to hire an additional 1,900…
Benefits VBA Hiring Thousands To Process PACT Act Claims
According to an article from Federal News Network, VBA is looking to hire thousands of employees to speed up benefits claims processing. It states that the Veterans Benefits Administration will hire…
Benefits Open Season Checklist for Federal Employees
Government Executive recently published an article about all the changes to federal health insurance plans. As they point out, we will be seeing the largest premium increase in 10 years so you really…
Training Membership Benefits
The following information was presented at a training event for AFGE Local 17. A link to the associated PowerPoint document is at the bottom of this training if you would like to download it. This…
Benefits VA Child Care Subsidy Program
Do you need financial help with child care expenses? Did you know that VA offered a childcare subsidy program? VA doesn’t advertise it well, but this program could save you money towards child care!