Veterans
VA Employee Pleads Guilty to Filming Coworkers in Bathroom on Hidden Camera
The endoscopic technician faces up to 18 months in prison.
VA's Systemic Failures Allowed Alcoholic Doctor to Keep Job While Making Mistakes That Killed Patients
"The consequences were devastating, tragic and deadly," IG says of convicted former VA employee.
House Panel Advances Legislation to Expand VA Medical Employee Bargaining Rights
The VA Employee Fairness Act would grant medical professionals the right to bargain over scheduling and official time, and to file grievances over pay disputes.
VA Seeks 125% Increase in Diversity and Inclusion Counselors
Lawmakers, stakeholders note that the Veterans Affairs Department has a long way to go to ensure equity in its workforce, particularly within senior executive ranks.
VA Suicide Prevention Teams Report Burnout as Department Fails to Ensure Proper Staffing
VA and Congress are doing more to identify vets at risk for suicide, but not keeping pace with staffing.
VA Rolls Back Trump-era Workforce Policies
The Veterans Affairs Department is restoring its previous contract with AFGE, which allows access to official time and union office space in department facilities.
VA Is at a Crossroads As It Kicks Off BRAC-Style Review of Medical Facilities
A commission could soon recommend closures of VA medical facilities, or call for more of them.
Democrats Push to Grant VA Medical Professionals Full Union Rights
Federal law currently prevents Veterans Affairs Department medical workers from bargaining over matters related to patient care and clinical competence, although much is at the discretion of the VA secretary.
House Overwhelmingly Backs Expanding Who VA Vaccinates
Lawmakers look to further leverage the Veterans Affairs Department's successful vaccine rollout.
VA Touts Lower Employee COVID-19 Infection Rates, Improved PPE Supply
Officials praise VA workforce's resiliency as widespread vaccination leads to far fewer employees missing work.
Reflections on Public Service During a Pandemic
A conversation with Paul Lawrence, the former Under Secretary for Benefits at the Veterans Affairs Department.
Union: VA Continues Stonewalling Contract Negotiations Despite Biden Order
In the two weeks since President Biden signed an executive order instructing agencies to work collaboratively with labor groups, the VA has continued Trump-era tactics against its largest union, AFGE says.
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