NG-12/10/19: VA Files Exceptions to NVAC Win
AFGE National Convention Postponed Until June 2022
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March 4, 2021On January 22, Arbitrator William Persina sustained NVAC’s National Grievance concerning the VA’s illegal implementation of the Trump Executive Orders. In an interim award, the Arbitrator found that the VA committed several unfair labor practices and ordered the VA to comply with the 2011 Master Agreement and to reimburse all AFGE entities for out-of-pocket expenses related to office space, rent, equipment, and technology. A copy of the January 25 President’s Briefing summarizing that interim award is attached here.
On January 22, Arbitrator William Persina sustained NVAC’s National Grievance concerning the VA’s illegal implementation of the Trump Executive Orders. In an interim award, the Arbitrator found that the VA committed several unfair labor practices and ordered the VA to comply with the 2011 Master Agreement and to reimburse all AFGE entities for out-of-pocket expenses related to office space, rent, equipment, and technology. A copy of the January 25 President’s Briefing summarizing that interim award is attached here.
On February 23, the VA filed exceptions with the FLRA. This was expected. NVAC will file an opposition and continue to fight for our rights before the FLRA.
In the meantime, we are still waiting for OPM and VA to issue further guidance on EO 14003. On February 16, VACO agreed that facilities will provide free office space. We are also waiting for the Agency to meet its bargaining obligations with NVAC. NVAC will continue to take any action necessary to ensure that the Agency complies with Executive Order 14003 and the 2011 Master Agreement.
AFGE and NVAC leadership have also requested a meeting with Secretary McDonough to discuss these urgent concerns. As a reminder, NVAC recommends that you take the following action if you have not done so already:
- • File a local demand to bargain on EO 14003;
- • Stop paying rent if applicable;
- • space consistent with the 2011 Master Agreement (and any past practices or other agreements); o This includes Locals AND all AFGE/NVAC officers and representatives listed in Article 51, Section 1(C);
- • Stay in touch with your NVAC District Representatives for further updates.
If you have any questions, please contact the NVAC Legal Team at [email protected]. Thank you.
