AFGE Official Reacts to VA Ending Union Contracts

AFGE official reacts to VA ending union contracts

(WTAJ)--The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced last week that it will end union contracts for thousands of federal employees, aiming to allow staff to better focus on serving veterans. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Trump in March, which eliminated collective bargaining rights for certain federal agencies, including the VA. The contracts of employees represented by five major unions were terminated effecti…

VA Cancels Union Contracts

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs has terminated its collective bargaining agreements with labor unions which represent nearly 400,000 VA workers, including 1,000 employees at Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona.  The VA has stated this action was taken to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and prioritize veteran care.  They also cited the need to address what they consider overly restrictive union contracts that hinder their abilit…

Unions Denounce Contract Cancellations; Face Financial Impact

Federal unions representing employees affected by the cancellation of negotiated contracts by some agencies under a Trump administration order—with more ...More The article Unions Denounce Contract Cancellations; Face Financial Impact was first published on FEDweek.