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Culture Matters: 3 Urgent Warnings About the Heartbreaking Decline of Morale
Open Letter

Culture Matters: 3 Urgent Warnings About the Heartbreaking Decline of Morale

Culture Matters at the VA. Read our open letter to Secretary Doug Collins regarding leadership, declining morale, and the future of Veteran services.

By AFGE Local 17 · 9 min read
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VHA Reorganization Exposed: A Workforce at Risk
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VHA Reorganization Exposed: A Workforce at Risk

Congress raises serious concerns over the proposed VHA reorganization. Learn how inadequate planning and staffing shortages put Veteran care at risk.

By AFGE Local 17 · 4 min read
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Alex Pretti Is Not a Prop: AFGE Local 17 Challenges Secretary Collins to Show Basic Human Decency
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Alex Pretti Is Not a Prop: AFGE Local 17 Challenges Secretary Collins to Show Basic Human Decency

AFGE Local 17 stands up for Alex Pretti, rejecting Secretary Collins' response. Read why leadership & humanity matter during this tragedy.

By AFGE Local 17 · 6 min read
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We Have a Rare Chance to Overturn the Executive Order. Don't Let It Slip Away.
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We Have a Rare Chance to Overturn the Executive Order. Don't Let It Slip Away.

Rare bipartisan support could finally restore federal bargaining rights! Help Local 17 protect telework and fairness. Email Congress in just 30 seconds.

By AFGE Local 17 · 2 min read
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Big Retaliation Bill: 3 Minutes to Stop This Harmful Attack on Federal Workers
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Big Retaliation Bill: 3 Minutes to Stop This Harmful Attack on Federal Workers

Stop the Senate GOP’s Big Retaliation Bill that threatens federal workers’ rights and Veterans’ care. Act now—sending a letter takes just 3 minutes.

By AFGE Local 17 · 3 min read
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Federal Retirement Benefits at Risk — Take 3 Minutes to Fight Back Today
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Federal Retirement Benefits at Risk — Take 3 Minutes to Fight Back Today

Congress is threatening federal retirement benefits. Learn how you can protect your future in just 3 minutes by taking action today.

By AFGE Local 17 · 3 min read
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VA Workforce Cuts Threaten 83,000 Jobs and Veteran Care—Take Action Now
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VA Workforce Cuts Threaten 83,000 Jobs and Veteran Care—Take Action Now

VA workforce cuts put 1 in 5 employees at risk. Protect Veterans’ care—take 3 minutes to tell Congress to block these reckless job losses.

By AFGE Local 17 · 2 min read
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3 Minutes Is All It Takes to Defend VA Union Rights from Harmful Attacks
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3 Minutes Is All It Takes to Defend VA Union Rights from Harmful Attacks

VA union rights are under attack. Take 3 minutes to tell Congress to stop the unlawful Executive Order stripping protections from VA employees.

By AFGE Local 17 · 2 min read
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Stop the Harmful Return-to-Office Mandate at VA
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Stop the Harmful Return-to-Office Mandate at VA

The VA’s return-to-office policy is putting Veterans’ care and employee safety at risk. Learn why this mandate must be stopped now.

By AFGE Local 17 · 1 min read
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An Email to Secretary Collins from AFGE Local 17
Open Letter

An Email to Secretary Collins from AFGE Local 17

In an open letter, Doug Massey calls on Secretary Collins to stand firm for VA employees, ensuring stability and support for those serving Veterans.

By AFGE Local 17 · 2 min read
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Petition to Replace VA Chief Negotiator Kurt Martin
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Petition to Replace VA Chief Negotiator Kurt Martin

Kurt Martin must be replaced by a new VA Chief Negotiator who is committed to empowering workers and strengthening collective bargaining rights.

By AFGE Local 17 · 1 min read
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