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Disability Discrimination at the Veterans Health Administration

WEBAn Arbitrator’s ruling unveiled that Dr. Gerard Cox and April Ahrendt, senior officials within the Veterans Health Administration, unlawfully discriminated against an …

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URL: https://afgelocal17.org/disability-discrimination-at-vha/

Health Care Premiums Increasing 8.7% For Federal Employees

WEBIn a recent article from Government Executive, it was reported that federal employees will pay 8.7% more toward health care premiums in 2023. This was …

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Settlement COVID Vaccine Program

WEBThe “VA Notice to AFGE BUEs” that was distributed by VA on Monday afternoon was sent in connection with a settlement agreement with AFGE. This …

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Updated Testing Guidance for VA Central Office (VACO) Employees

WEBSupervisors must notify the VACO Mailroom via e-mail. ([email protected]) with at least one day advance notice to request a self-test …

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Open Season Checklist for Federal Employees

WEBGovernment Executive recently published an article about all the changes to federal health insurance plans. As they point out, we will be seeing the largest premium …

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Still No Bonuses for the Most Deserving Employees at the Board of

WEBThe 2022 performance year ended 7 months ago. Such a delay defeats the purpose of a bonus as a positive reinforcement for a job well done. And by the way, this …

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From Iconic Kiss to Ironic Twist: VA's Anti-Hostility Effort Marred …

WEBDisability Discrimination at the Veterans Health Administration April 5, 2024; AFGE Local 17. AFGE Local 17 is the sole contractual representative for all Bargaining …

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Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious …

WEBCertification of Health Care Provider for U.S. Department of Labor Employee’s Serious Health Condition Wage and Hour Division (Family and Medical Leave Act) DO NOT …

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VA Child Care Subsidy Program

WEBTitled the VA Child Care Subsidy Program, it is a VA nation-wide benefit which assists VA employees reduce the cost of child care by providing you a subsidy. Here’s …

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Local 17: Standing Strong Against Bad Faith Bargaining

WEBDisability Discrimination at the Veterans Health Administration. April 5, 2024. Local 17 Spring Party Pictures. April 5, 2024. AFGE LOCAL 17 Happy Hour. …

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Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member’s …

WEBCertification of Health Care Provider for . U.S. Department of Labor. Family Member’s Serious Health Condition (Family and Medical Leave Act) Wage and Hour Division OMB …

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YOU WANT TO READ THIS! The 2023 Master Agreement: A …

WEBWatch the 2023 Master Agreement Signing Ceremony Online. For those who wish to witness this significant milestone in the AFGE’s journey, the National VA …

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A Majority Silenced: Surveying the Real Climate at the Board of

WEBDisability Discrimination at the Veterans Health Administration. April 5, 2024. Local 17 Spring Party Pictures. April 5, 2024. AFGE LOCAL 17 Happy Hour. …

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Employment Protections for Federal Whistleblowers

WEBOn October 25, 2022 labor attorney Richard Renner of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, P.C., presented an informative lecture to members of Local 17 as well as Local 25 in …

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Amended Step 3 Grievance on behalf of Attorneys at the Board of

WEBI. Statement of the Grievance. The Board has approximately 1,000 attorneys who draft decisions for VA compensation benefits for Veterans and their families. …

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New Investigation Requirement at Board of Veterans’ Appeals: …

WEBMany attorneys at the Board of Veterans’ Appeals have recently received an email with the subject line “New Investigation Requirement.”. This email notifies …

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Special Interest to Board Attorney Union Members

WEBAt issue is a U.S. Marine who suffered a mental health episode a week after his induction to active duty while his entrance examination did not indicate any mental …

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Debt Ceiling Crisis: Impact on Federal Employee Paychecks

WEBAccording to an article by Government Executive, the debt ceiling has been reached, and if the government is unable to raise the limit, it could result in delayed or …

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