Under Article 62 of the Master Agreement, AFGE bargaining unit employees of the Veterans Canteen
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August 11, 2021Under Article 62 of the Master Agreement, AFGE bargaining unit employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (“VCS”) are entitled to a meal allowance that will be increased annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Multiple AFGE Locals have reported that their VCS employees have not received such increases since the execution of the 2011 Master Agreement
President's Briefing
July 23, 2021
To further improve communication lines and respond to the concerns between the National VA Council and you, our members, I have established a National VA Council Briefing. This NVAC Briefing will bring you the latest news and developments within DVA and provide you with the current status of issues this Council is currently addressing. This NVAC Briefing will significantly enhance how we communicate and how we share new information, keeping you better informed.
Alma L. Lee
National VA Council, President
LEGAL NOTES
In this briefing: VCS Meal Allowance
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Under Article 62 of the Master Agreement, AFGE bargaining unit employees of the Veterans Canteen Service (“VCS”) are entitled to a meal allowance that will be increased annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). Multiple AFGE Locals have reported that their VCS employees have not received such increases since the execution of the 2011 Master Agreement.
On July 23, 2021, NVAC filed a National Grievance over the Department’s failure to adjust VCS meal allowances in accordance with changes to the CPI, in violation of Article 62 of the Master Agreement. These actions further constitute repudiation of a negotiated agreement, which is an unfair labor practice under the Statute. This violation has resulted in the loss of a benefit of employment, on a daily basis, to VCS employees. This violation is ongoing and continuous.
If you have any additional information about the VCS Meal Allowance at your facility, please contact the NVAC Legal Team at [email protected].
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