In June 2021, the Department held a number of Safety Stand Down meetings with VA employees across the country.
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August 26, 2021In June 2021, the Department held a number of Safety Stand Down meetings with VA employees across the country. These meetings constituted formal discussions under 5 U.S.C. §7114(a)(2)(A). As a result, the Department was required to provide the Union with advance notice and an opportunity to participate in the discussions. However, at many facilities, the Department failed to do so. NVAC filed a national Unfair Labor Practice charge against the Department on June 21, 2021.
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: Reminder to AFGE Representatives: Submit Claims for Compensation & Reimbursement
Download the ULP Settlement Agreement
In June 2021, the Department held a number of Safety Stand Down meetings with VA employees across the country. These meetings constituted formal discussions under 5 U.S.C. §7114(a)(2)(A). As a result, the Department was required to provide the Union with advance notice and an opportunity to participate in the discussions. However, at many facilities, the Department failed to do so. NVAC filed a national Unfair Labor Practice charge against the Department on June 21, 2021.
On August 4, 2021, NVAC settled the national ULP charge. The Department has acknowledged its violation of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The Department will distribute a Notice Posting via electronic mail to all AFGE bargaining unit employees. A copy of the Settlement Agreement and Notice Posting is attached for your reference.
If you have questions concerning this case, please contact the NVAC Legal Team at nvacattorney@afge.org. Thank you.
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