Stop the Harmful Return-to-Office Mandate at VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ new return-to-office policy isn’t just a management issue—it’s a crisis that threatens the very care our Veterans depend on.

Across the country, VA employees are being forced back into unsafe, chaotic, and inefficient office settings—some as extreme as converted shower stalls or noisy open areas with no privacy. These are not conditions where mental health counseling, claims processing, or sensitive casework should happen. But under Secretary Doug Collins’ sweeping mandate, this is the new normal.

This isn’t about avoiding work—it’s about doing it right. VA employees have already proven they can deliver exceptional service while working remotely. During the pandemic, productivity increased, communication remained strong, and Veterans received timely support. Telework has also become a vital tool for attracting and retaining top talent in critical fields.

Eliminating remote work options doesn’t just hurt employees—it disrupts the care our Veterans deserve.

This mandate violates labor agreements, ignores federal telework law, and was implemented without proper consultation or planning. Congress must step in.

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Let’s stand together—for a stronger VA, for safe and effective workplaces, and most importantly, for the well-being of the Veterans we serve.