‘Blatant disrespect’: Judge contemplates contempt proceedings after VA re-terminated union contract
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday moved to enforce her court order earlier this month requiring…
VA re-terminates AFGE contract for 300K employees, despite court order to restore it
The Department of Veterans Affairs has re-terminated a labor contract with its largest union — a move that…
Vietnam vet, law firms file suit over new VA ruling on disability rating exams
A Vietnam veteran who has appealed his Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating has asked the courts to…
VA halts implementation of controversial disability rating rule following backlash
The Department of Veterans Affairs has retreated from enforcing a controversial regulation it rolled out Tuesday that required…
Trump’s VA Changes Disability-Ratings Rule for Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs this week issued a public notice announcing some changes in how it evaluates…
Senators seek pause on DHS spending bill, following fatal shooting of VA nurse by Border Patrol
Senators are divided on how to proceed with a spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security, after…
House majority forces vote on bill to restore collective bargaining for most federal employees
House majority forces vote on bill to restore collective bargaining for most federal employees A Republican lawmaker was…
Federal agencies threaten, discipline employees for criticizing or mocking Charlie Kirk
Federal employees are facing warnings from agency leaders to refrain from criticizing or mocking Charlie Kirk, the conservative…
VA’s severe health care staffing shortages are on the rise, watchdog finds
Severe health care staffing shortages at the Department of Veterans Affairs are on the rise, according to an…
VA says it’s ended most collective bargaining agreements
VA says it’s ended most collective bargaining agreements The decision ends union protections for 377,000 employees, more than…
Here’s how VA envisioned cutting 83,000 employees before scrapping its plans
The Department of Veterans Affairs is walking away from plans to cut 83,000 employees through “department-wide” layoffs. Documents…