AFGE Local 2305

04/08/2026

It’s a busy day for NVAC in the courts!

Following Judge DuBose’s order earlier today, the First Circuit Court of Appeals just DENIED VA’s emergency motion to stay pending appeal. The First Circuit denied that motion “without prejudice,” meaning VA may refile its motion consistent with appellate court rules. NVAC will then have an opportunity to file an opposition and argue why Judge DuBose’s preliminary injunction must remain in place during the appeal process.

Rest assured, NVAC is fighting for you every step of the way. Stay together, and stay UNION STRONG!

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

We're Back

04/06/2026

04/02/2026

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03/27/2026

GRANTED: NVAC’s Motion to Enforce Preliminary Injunction was granted this morning in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Today’s hearing confirmed that despite the VA’s unlawful actions, collective bargaining must be reinstated. The VA must comply.

During the hearing for our motion to enforce the preliminary injunction, Judge DuBose gave the VA until Tuesday to explain how its actions could be interpreted as anything other than contempt of court. Their refusal to implement the Court's order and their illegal re-termination of the contract are blatant disrespect not only for the Court's order but also for the law.

The National VA Council extends our deepest gratitude to all our members and leaders who provided evidence of the VA’s non-compliance. Those who have stayed with and joined our union are the reason we continue to win victories like today.

03/26/2026

This Women’s History Month, AFGE proudly recognizes a labor giant in our movement, National Veterans Affairs Council President Emerita Alma L. Lee.

03/22/2026

The American Federation of Government Employees National Veterans Affairs Council (AFGE/NVAC), the largest union at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representing more than 320,000 employees, on Friday filed a motion asking U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose to compel the VA’s complian...

03/14/2026

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RM Congressman Mark Takano released the following statement following Judge Melissa DuBose's decision to grant AFGE /NVAC's motion for a preliminary injunction against VA's termination of its collective bargaining agreements. Secretary Collins must immediately reinstate all unions at VA.

🔗: https://democrats-veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/ranking-member-takano-applauds-judges-decii