Tag Archives: VA

Superstorm Sandy aftermath updates from VA and BOP

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Union Blog

Veterans Affairs Due to storm damage, the Manhattan VA Medical Center will be closed for the rest of the year resulting in VA workers being forced to use heroic efforts to get to work. George Jones, President of AFGE Local … Continue reading →

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AFGE VA Local 1843 President Kelvin Flannery Discusses Challenges Facing the VA

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Union Blog

AFGE VA Local 1843 President Kelvin Flannery discusses the negative impact of budget cuts on the Department of Veterans Affairs and how it affects the agency’s ability to attract and retain the best talent.

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AFGE VA Local 31 Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Estell Voices Her Concerns With Budget Cuts

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Union Blog

AFGE VA Local 31 Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Estell talks about the impact of budget cuts and pay freezes on rank and file government employees.

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In Support of National Nurses Week We Highlight AFGE Nurses!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Union Blog

Ravonne Pleasant Registered Nurse | AFGE Local 96 Ravonne Pleasant is a registered nurse for the VA and a member of AFGE Local 96 in St. Louis, MO. Pleasant began her nursing career in 1993 as a licensed practical nurse … Continue reading →

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AFGE Local 1822 President Fredna White Discusses Commitment to Veterans

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Union Blog

AFGE Local 1822 President Fredna White, with the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the impact of the government shutdown in the mid 1990s, why she joined the public sector and the importance of the US as a global leader.

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AFGE Veterans Affairs Local 331 President Wayne Marion Addresses Federal Employee Pay

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Union Blog

AFGE Local 331 President Wayne Marion, with the Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses the misinformation related to federal employee pay.

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AFGE Veterans Affairs Local 3344 President Colleen Evans Voices Her Concerns About The Pay Freeze

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Union Blog

AFGE Veterans Affairs Local 3344 President Colleen Evans voices her concerns about the federal pay freeze and its effects on working families.

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Pay and Benefits are Under Attack

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Union Blog

I am a retired AFGE 3rd VP from the Albuquerque VA. The incoming 112th Congress will be the most destructive for federal employees and labor unions. This is the first time that I remember, the federal employees pay and benefits … Continue reading →

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This Country Has Turned on the Working Middle Class

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Union Blog

I’m a GS-5 step 1 employee for the VAMC in my local area. I’m also a disable veteran and have always made my own way. I have a wife of 31 years that was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. I make … Continue reading →

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The Affects on Schedule A Employees

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Union Blog

I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs, as a Schedule A employee (which means I have a disability; multiple health problems). I’m a GS/6, and hardly make much income as it is. Not only will this freeze drastically affect … Continue reading →

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