AFGE Local 1020

08/17/2026

The Union is still here!

I have received multiple reports of members of management pulling employees into meetings and denying employees their Weingarten Rights to have a Union Officer presnt.

Know your rights!

If called into a meeting or investigation, reach out to us for assistance BEFORE the meeting. Politely refuse to answer any questions until a Union officer is present.

08/17/2026

There seems to be some confusion from members of management requiring a note from Doctor BEFORE or after Sick Leave request.

This is NOT the case!

Only when you have a leave restriction letter in place or exceed 3 consecutive days absence you "may" be required to provide a doctor's note. Also, you are NOT required to reveal the nature of treatment or reason.

Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have issues or questions.

08/08/2026

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08/07/2026

07/29/2026

https://www.afge.org/publication/afge-national-va-council-urges-judge-to-enforce-order-reinstating-contract/

VA intends to violate contract’s rollover clause in yet another attempt to gut federal government’s largest collective bargaining agreement.

07/29/2026

It's clear that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will stop at nothing to undermine the voices of dedicated VA employees. As always, your union is prepared to take action.

We received word that the VA plans to attempt to cancel our union contract once again on August 8. Today we filed a motion asking U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose to enforce her March 13 preliminary injunction ordering the restoration of AFGE’s master collective bargaining agreement with the VA.

Instead of coming to the bargaining table ready to negotiate a fair contract that strengthens the resources available for veterans' care and improves the working conditions of public servants, many of whom are veterans themselves, VA management is up to its same old tricks.

This is not the first time that the VA sought to “re-terminate” the master CBA in violation of Judge DuBose’s preliminary injunction. On March 27, Judge DuBose found that the VA’s March 26 attempt to re-terminate the master CBA violated the court’s orders. The VA later sought an emergency stay of these orders pending appeal, but a unanimous panel of the First Circuit Court of Appeals denied that request on May 16.

To fight off this latest attack, AFGE/NVAC has requested that Judge DuBose order an expedited briefing on our motion. We are confident that we will defeat the VA’s latest attempts to violate the court’s orders.

Unfortunately, we have come to expect nothing less from this administration and its treatment of workers and our collective bargaining rights. We will continue to keep you updated as we fight for our rights on the job.

In Solidarity,

AFGE

06/22/2026

Good afternoon all… I wanted to take this time to reiterate to everyone how important it is to report issues to union officers in an accurate and timely fashion. And yes… we need you to record it in an email or complaint form with details (who, what, when, where, etc.).
We are working with a skeleton staff, and it’s essential we get complete details that we can address matters in as timely manner as possible.
Thanks.

06/18/2026

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As many of you are aware, the VA recently requested to open our contract for renegotiation. NVAC has experienced hostile negotiations before. It appears that this VA has a distaste for transparency with the public and union members. The VA has requested that the NVAC sign a non-disclosure agreement before beginning our contract negotiations. If the agency plans to negotiate in good faith, what could the agency possibly have to hide?

NVAC fights to ensure that ALL VA employees have a voice in the workplace. Those who care for our veterans should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. A lack of transparency in the development of the union contract undermines VA employees and the trust they have in their leadership.

If you think that the VA should have transparency for VA employees, veterans, and the American public, share this post. Spread the word.

05/29/2026

The Agency placed many actions in 'abeyance' or hold until the court determines next steps.

One of those issues was the Return to In-Person work, doing away with Telework except in extreme instances.

So yes, even when we were evicted from campus, your Union was and continues to work for your rights.

https://afgenvac.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NG-2-28-25-Return-to-Office-Directive.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFv5FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe_KrYBBPo-VfwsvAFWqn9tjEqfsJhvkI80JcH0uZBF_FEFiamcZGhWAHcAkA_aem_A-EMBLmbJWmtITFk0z7uMA