AFGE Local 2305

09/13/2026

Strong Union, Strong Contract, Strong VA

08/12/2026

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday ruled for the third time that the U.S. Department ​of Veterans Affairs cannot terminate a union contract covering 320,000 employees, in another blow to the Trump administration's efforts to strip ‌federal workers of collective bargaining rights.

08/07/2026

Another win!

CONTRACT UPDATE: During this morning’s hearing on NVAC’s latest Motion to Enforce the March 13 preliminary injunction, Judge DuBose indicated that she intends to GRANT our motion. That means that the 2023 Master Agreement will remain in effect! AFGE/NVAC will make a formal statement once the written decision is issued. This is another MAJOR VICTORY for our Union.

Please follow and on social media for the latest updates, and THANK YOU for standing with AFGE/NVAC.

07/29/2026

Still fighting

06/26/2026

The delegates to the Connecticut AFL-CIO’s 16th Biennial Political Convention voted to endorse Governor Ned Lamont and will continue to build a stronger democracy through strong unions. Governor Ned Lamont

06/26/2026

The VA has decided to reopen our collective bargaining agreement shortly after the First Circuit upheld Judge DuBose’s preliminary injunction, restoring our collective bargaining agreement. We have endured hostile negotiations before. The VA has negotiated in bad faith before. In the past, your union has filed over bad faith bargaining and won. We are prepared to take every step necessary to protect your rights as a VA employee.

Let a coworker know that negotiations have begun and your union is ready to fight for your rights. Together, we will make a strong contract, strong union, and strong VA.

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