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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 10/09/2026

VA should be a model employer for people with disabilities, but Sec. Collins is stripping away their reasonable accommodations. HVAC Dems questioned his decision to terminate virtually all accommodations for disabled VA employees, including veterans, in violation of federal law. 🔗 tr.ee/Ubd6Nkmtr1

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Read the article: www.govexec.com/pay-benefits...

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Let’s be “clear, narrow, and consistent”: Your contract remains in place! Today, once again, Judge Melissa R. DuBose denied the VA’s motion to stay pending appeal. Want to make a change? Join AFGE National VA Council in the fight to protect VA employees’ rights at join.afge.org.

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Some federal workers took buyouts to leave. Now an analysis says agencies have hired about 20,600 people into similar jobs, raising questions about how permanent those cuts really were. OPM disputes the analysis. Sean Michael Newhouse on the goings, the comings and the replacements: buff.ly/d84kZwI

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Agencies backfilled 20,600 employees who left government under the deferred resignation programs, analysis finds

The Office of Personnel Management disputed the findings and countered that the analysis also shows around 85% of the DRP separations were not replaced.

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

EXCLUSIVE: A House Democrat wants a hearing on the fallout from deep staffing cuts at federal statistical agencies, including the impact on data quality and the release of key statistics. Reporting by Jory Heckman buff.ly/dmeWU20

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Statistical agency staffing cuts put federal data under new scrutiny on Capitol Hill

House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott, D-Va., is pressing for a September hearing to examine what staffing losses and leadership vacancies mean for agencies responsible…

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Well said. Thank you for highlighting this important moment for VA employees and veterans! We are proud to fight for hard working Americans and the veterans we serve.

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Liz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This is another victory for America’s veterans and the 320,000 members of our AFGE union family who care for these heroes every day. America’s unions will keep standing up for federal workers and their right to join a union.

AFGE tweet: “BREAKING: Judge sides with @afgenvac again after the @DeptVetAffairs tried - for a third time - to terminate our union contract covering 320,000 employees.”

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

On Purple Heart Day, we recognize the brave military members who have been wounded or killed in the line of service. The National VA Council extends a heartfelt thank you to our nation's Purple Heart recipients and their families.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

CONTRACT UPDATE: During this morning’s hearing on NVAC’s latest Motion to Enforce the March 13 preliminary injunction, Judge DuBose indicated that she intends to GRANT our motion. The 2023 Master Agreement will remain in effect. This is another MAJOR VICTORY for our Union.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

LIVE NOW: www.youtube.com/live/B-RUJuN...

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Tune in LIVE TODAY at 9:30 AM ET as Judge DuBose holds an expedited briefing on NVAC's latest motion to enforce the March 13 preliminary injunction restoring our collective bargaining agreement. Visit youtube.com/@USCourtsRID to stream the hearing live!

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

IMPORTANT: This information should not be read/watched during duty time or sent to others using government equipment. Join the NVAC Town Hall on YouTube TODAY, August 4th, at 7:30 PM ET to learn how you can keep your membership and the protections that come with it! www.youtube.com/@NationalVAC...

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

VA and AFGE are back in court over the future of their union contracts. After two previous attempts to end the agreements were blocked, a judge will now weigh the latest dispute. Erich Wagner explains:

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VA’s third attempt to scrap union contract heads back to court

The Veterans Affairs Department says it is following the terms of an expiring agreement. AFGE argues VA is ignoring a requirement to keep the contract in place during negotiations.

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A documentary captures a moment of upheaval for the federal workforce through the stories of the people who lived it. “Heist” follows former civil servants navigating job loss, uncertainty and what comes next. Sean Michael Newhouse reports:

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New documentary recounts ‘free-for-all attitude of cruelty’ toward axed federal employees

The movie, which was filmed during the start of the second Trump administration, examines the human and societal effects of recent federal job cuts.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

TODAY! July 22nd @ 4PM ET "Advancing the Mission: Evaluating the Future of VA Research" www.veterans.senate.gov/2026/7/advan...

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Advancing the Mission: Evaluating the Future of VA Research

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

OPM has already cut more than a third of its workforce. Now it's asking more employees to leave as it insists it can keep delivering on its mission. Jory Heckman explains:

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OPM shrinks its workforce by a third, seeks further staffing cuts

The agency is giving employees in its healthcare and insurance division another shot at opting into the deferred resignation program.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Advancing the Mission: Evaluating the Future of VA Research WHEN: July 22nd @ 4 PM ET WATCH HERE: www.veterans.senate.gov/2026/7/advan...

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Advancing the Mission: Evaluating the Future of VA Research

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

House Republicans delayed action on a sweeping VA package for a second time after internal GOP concerns over proposed offsets tied to sleep apnea and tinnitus disability benefits stalled the bill. Here's what held it up and what comes next. By Erich Wagner:

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House GOP cancels VA overhaul vote again

House Republicans narrowly defeated a motion that would have sent the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act back to committee but has struggled to build support for its counter to a looming discharge…

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Oversight Hearing >>> “Failure at the Front Gate: Examining VA Police and Security Deficiencies” When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:15 AM veterans.house.gov/calendar/eve...

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Hearings | House Committee on Veterans Affairs

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Contract negotiations start on July 14th, 2026. Be on the lookout for updates as we fight for a strong contract and a strong VA. Our veterans and VA employees deserve the best.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🏛️ TODAY, July 13, 2026 @ 3:00 PM ET “PACT Act Implementation: Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology” www.youtube.com/live/fzzumzy...

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Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Oversight Hearing

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The Douglas factors have shaped federal employee discipline for more than four decades. The Trump administration says they've become too rigid. Former officials and employment attorneys say scrapping them could have far-reaching consequences. Erich Wagner reports:

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Trump wants to scrap a key framework for federal employee discipline

Officials said the Douglas factors, 12 criteria federal agencies have used for 45 years to devise and justify discipline for misconduct, are too restrictive and “mechanistic.” Practitioners disagree.

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Who's measuring the federal workforce, and who gets to see the results? OPM wants agencies to run their own employee surveys, ask fewer required questions and decide for themselves how much data to make public. Erich Wagner explains what that could mean:

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OPM proposes ‘decentralized’ FEVS with fewer questions and less transparency

Agencies would be expected to conduct their own workforce surveys each year, with little rules on how much, or how little, they divulge to the public about it.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

IMPORTANT: This information should not be downloaded using government equipment, read during duty time or sent to others using government equipment. "AFGE will be submitting formal comments detailing our opposition to the proposed rule."

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 30/06/2026

Starting at 10:15 AM, the Subcommittee on Health will conduct a legislative hearing on 15 bills. To hear RM @juliabrownley.house.gov's opening remarks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJXM...

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Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing 6.26.2026

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🏛️Upcoming Hearings (House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs): 1️⃣ June 30 at 10:15 AM ET - Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing ( www.youtube.com/live/vLevoPP... ) 2️⃣ June 30 at 2:15 PM ET - (See Comments)

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Subcommittee on Health Legislative Hearing

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GovExec @govexec.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A vote on the House GOP's sweeping VA package is off the table for now after opposition from Democrats, veterans groups and labor advocates intensified over proposed benefit cuts and expanded private-sector care. Erich Wagner reports: buff.ly/Tjlgdg0

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As opposition mounts, House cancels vote on VA overhaul bill

House Democrats and veterans service organizations warned that a bill Republicans claim will increase benefits "robs Peter to pay Paul" and hastens efforts to privatize veteran health care.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

"Still, nearly 140 disabled employees at the St. Petersburg office are working with union officials and attorneys to file complaints, according to the union there. Dozens of others have quit, leaving fewer workers to process claims." www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti...

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Disabled veterans say St. Petersburg VA is discriminating with back-to-work policy

Tampa Bay employees at the U. S.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🚨VA POLICE🚨 - Tomorrow, June 24th, at 2:15 PM ET, we'll be tuning in to the oversight hearing entitled “Failure at the Front Gate: Examining Va Police and Security Deficiencies” www.youtube.com/live/Iw545by...

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Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Oversight Field Hearing

YouTube video by House Committee On Veterans' Affairs

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 11/06/2026

RM @repmarktakano.bsky.social's discharge petition is five signatures away from forcing a clean vote on the Major Richard Star Act in the House. To prevent that from happening, Republicans introduced a new package to distract and delay a vote on the overdue benefits for combat veterans.

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The First Circuit has denied the VA's plea for an emergency stay; as a result, the preliminary injunction granted to the NVAC by Judge DuBose on March 13th, 2026, stays in place. When we stand together, we can make a difference for VA employees and U.S. veterans everywhere. ⁠

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Full Committee Markup in the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs TODAY May 14th, 2026 @ 2 PM ET Watch Here: www.youtube.com/live/K39YX0I...

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Full Committee Markup

YouTube video by House Committee On Veterans' Affairs

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National VA Council @nationalvacouncil.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Tune in TODAY at 4:00 PM ET to hear Matthew Leffler, Vice President of AFGE Local 1699, give his testimony to the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.⁠ ⁠ Tune in to the hearing TODAY at 4:00 PM ET:⁠ www.veterans.senate.gov/2026/5/prote...

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House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats @democrats-veterans.house.gov · 07/05/2026

Secretary Collins claims wait times are down, but a recent study from @vetvoicefoundation.bsky.social shows the opposite across 21 VA medical centers. 71% had increased wait times. Listen to the full @npr.org report here: www.npr.org/transcripts/...

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 01/05/2026

On International Workers’ Day, America’s unions celebrate the strength and solidarity of the labor movement, and we’re committed to building global worker power and justice. Solidarity forever ✊ #MayDay

We fight for workers. May Day 2026 | AFL-CIO

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