President’s Briefing: NG (12-03-2021) Flu Vaccine Mandate
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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
NG (12-03-2021) Flu Vaccine Mandate
On December 3, 2021, the NVAC filed NG-12/3/21 (Flu Vaccine Mandate) over the Department’s failure to satisfy national bargaining obligations over the implementation of a flu vaccine mandate.
President's Briefing: NG (12-03-2021) Flu Vaccine Mandate
Last month, VISN 21 leadership notified AFGE Locals that it was implementing the flu vaccine mandate. The notice provided that the vaccine was a condition of employment, and that bargaining unit employees would be required to provide documentation that proved either that they had received the vaccine, or that they had applied for a medical or religious exemption. The notice further stated that a failure to comply could result in discipline.
Notification was only provided to VISN 21 Locals; but since the level of recognition is national, the Department was required to provide notice and an opportunity to bargain to the NVAC.
We are aware that the flu vaccine mandate was also implemented in Topeka and Minneapolis. If the flu vaccine was mandated at your facility, or if you have questions, please contact the NVAC Legal Team at
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