Sen. Angus King cited Local 17's survey of 311 Board attorneys at the confirmation hearing for Maria Chapa Lopez, nominee to chair the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has raised attorney production quotas to a level that leaves too little time for the de novo review the law requires. In a June 2026 survey, 93% of more than 300 Board a...

Sen. Angus King cited Local 17's survey of 311 Board attorneys at the confirmation hearing for Maria Chapa Lopez, nominee to chair the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has raised attorney production quotas to a level that leaves too little time for the de novo review the law requires. In a June 2026 survey, 93% of more than 300 Board a...

OPM's forced distribution rule can cap Outstanding ratings in FY26 reviews. AFGE and other unions have sued to block it. Here is what it means for VA employees.

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After a supervisor's tirade left a VA employee with occupational trauma, she was forced to burn her own leave. Local 17's demand letter to Secretary Collins, in full.

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Local 17's telework grievance is headed to arbitration in November. Plus: what 7,463 federal employees said about return-to-office, and an update on Kevin Price's accommodation.

97% of Board attorneys said the new quotas raise the risk of legal errors. NOTUS picked up the survey. Plus: Local 17 wins 100% interim telework for a disabled Veteran at VACO.

Local 17 stepped in for a VBA member facing a proposed removal after a PIP. He kept his job and moved away from the supervisor who proposed it. The fight to restore his grade continues at MSPB.

Three attempts, three losses. A judge kept the VA Master Agreement alive on August 7, and Local 17 stewards killed a 10-day suspension proposal.

Three attempts, three losses. A judge kept the VA Master Agreement alive on August 7, and Local 17 stewards killed a 10-day suspension proposal.

VA collective bargaining rights are under attack despite a federal court order. Here are 5 brazen ways VA leadership is still defying Judge DuBose's ruling.

VA collective bargaining rights are under attack despite a federal court order. Here are 5 brazen ways VA leadership is still defying Judge DuBose's ruling.

VA telework accommodation crackdown explained. 4 illegal tactics, 30/45-day deadlines, and the legal protections every disabled employee should know.

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

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

A verified campaign to transfer leave to our colleague following the tragic Thanksgiving Day house fire. Your donated hours help a union family member heal.

A verified campaign to transfer leave to our colleague following the tragic Thanksgiving Day house fire. Your donated hours help a union family member heal.

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

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

Celebrate Dr. King's legacy! Join AFGE Local 17's virtual MLK Day celebration, featuring historian Dr. Blair Kelley. Register now.

Workplace Rights Rally: Protect collective bargaining and defend employee rights this January 14 in Washington, DC. Make your voice heard!

VA employees face new challenges as telework accommodations are reevaluated. Explore the impact of these invasive policies.

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

Celebrate the season at the Local 17 holiday party on Dec 12 in DC! Enjoy an open bar, appetizers, DJ, and festive fun. RSVP today to save your spot!

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The cancellation comes after OPM indefinitely delayed FEVS earlier this year, due to the Trump administration’s “urgent” changes for federal employees.

The Office of Personnel Management did not answer questions regarding how the federal government will administer a survey of the 16 core Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey questions, which are spelled ...

Data contradicts what the fire service chief has claimed when he has assured lawmakers the agency is prepared

A letter released Monday from more than 150 NASA employees urged agency officials not to make deep budgetary cuts proposed by the White House, saying they would have “dire” consequences. “We are…

Many Health and Human Services workers who got layoff notices in April are now officially separated from the agency, according to an internal email Monday, a week after the Supreme Court said…

In all, 70,351 employees retired in the first six months of 2025 as compared to 56,756 employees who left federal service during the first six months of 2024.

Other agencies are moving forward with RIFs and terminations, but official tells federal court some plans have changed.

News News: Harvard's unions are pushing for a greater role in university governance as the institution faces financial challenges and political scrutiny. They ur

WASHINGTON (AP) — Carrying boxes past signs of thanks for their service, fired State Department workers were hugged and applauded as they left their headquarters for the last time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially walked back its plan to lay off more than 80,000 employees as part of the Elon Musk-led “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) initiative.

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.

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