Veterans Affairs Workers, Including 2,000 in Philly, Are Losing Union Protections. They Call It ‘Retaliation’

Veterans Affairs workers, including 2,000 in Philly, are losing union protections. They call it ‘retaliation’

The Department of Veterans Affairs terminated contracts for most bargaining-unit workers Wednesday, a move regional union leaders are calling “retaliation” for their opposition to Trump administration layoffs.

Department of Veterans Affairs moves to terminate collective bargaining agreements with major unions

The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to terminate collective bargaining agreements with several government employee unions, an action taken after a court order blocking such measures was lifted last week.

Veterans Affairs workers, including 2,000 in Philly, are losing union protections. They call it ‘retaliation.’

The VA's decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March that instructed some federal agencies to end collective bargaining agreements.

Pelosi defends VA workforce after Trump announces possible changes

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi visited San Francisco's Veterans Affairs hospital on Thursday to mark Purple Heart Day, a visit that came just one day after the Trump administration announced a key change that could affect nearly all of the VA's workforce.

'Blatant Attempt to Bust Our Unions': Trump Admin Moves to Gut Labor Protections at VA

Trump administration faces backlash from largest federal employees union over decision to slash labor protections for VA employees. Labor rights under attack.

Veterans Affairs axes most of its union contracts: ‘Singularly focused on the job’

The Department of Veterans Affairs revealed it is scrapping collective bargaining agreements for most of its unions in a bid to keep employees focused on their performance.