AFGE Local 1934

Trying to understand the logic…

Management asks an employee to pause their grievance and “hold things in abeyance,” but at the same time says they cannot agree to pause potential discipline against that same employee because of “management rights.”

So the employee is expected to stop protecting themselves… while management keeps all options open?

How is that mutual? How is that fair? How is that good faith?

Sometimes the issue isn’t policy—it’s common sense.

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OUR CONTRACT HAS BEEN RESTORED!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
1️⃣ The Master Agreement is restored with immediate effect.
2️⃣ VA is required to recognize AFGE NVAC as the exclusive representative of the employees we represent.
3️⃣ Employees will once again enjoy protections negotiated under our CBA, such as expanded leave benefits, fair disciplinary procedures, and more.

Read the memorandum and order: https://www.rid.uscourts.gov/our-judges [Click Opinions]

WHAT CAN I DO?
There is no time like the present. Join AFGE today and reclaim your voice in the workplace. Visit join.afge.org to sign up!

AFGE, District 10, Annual Leadership Training Conference, Day 1

Honored to be attending the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), District 10 Annual Leadership Training & Conference.

This year’s conference is especially meaningful as we hear directly from Dr. Everett Kelley, AFGE National President, who is here discussing the union’s mission and direction moving forward during the current administration.

I’m proud to not only work alongside Dr. Kelley as our National President, but to also call him a personal friend and an outstanding national unionist. His leadership, commitment, and unwavering advocacy for federal employees continue to set the standard for what true union leadership looks like.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and keep fighting for our members. 💪🇺🇸

Johnny R. DeLeon
President, L1934

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This has been a year of challenges, and through it all, you’ve shown what it means to serve with integrity and resilience. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, your efforts make a difference to your coworkers, to our veterans, and to the mission we all serve. We are thankful for all you do.

Happy Thanksgiving!

DOGE is reportedly done, after thousands of federal workers were laid off and the agency reported only a fraction of the savings it promised. bit.ly/4887rPb

“Every American deserves the right to have a voice in the workplace, including those who serve their country every single day,” Lawler said. “Supporting workers and ensuring good government are not opposing ideas. They go hand in hand. Restoring collective bargaining rights strengthens our federal workforce and helps deliver more effective, accountable service to the American people.”

Read the article: https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/11/lawmakers-force-house-vote-bill-nullifying-anti-union-eos/409598/

AFGE is proud to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. This is a time to uplift the vibrant cultures, rich tradition and extraordinary contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of our country, our communities and our union family. Here's a message from AFGE National President Everett Kelley.

On September 19, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/19/2025 (VA CBA Termination 6.0—Arbitrability Procedures), over the Department’s unilateral and unlawful imposition of arbitrability procedures.

On August 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued Executive Order 14343, Further Exclusions from the Federal Labor-Management Relations Program, which now permits Secretary Collins to restore collective bargaining rights for employees at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) immediately, with a deadline of September 12th, 2025.

On September 5th, NVAC, along with several other unions, wrote a letter to Secretary Collins urging him to restore collective bargaining rights for VA employees.