Latest "AFGE" stories

Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

7 months ago

Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps

America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.

20 months ago

Union officials praise plans for investigation into accusations of racism at Veterans Affairs

GAO officials plan a full examination of the charges in early 2021.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

As coronavirus deaths rise, but cases drop, VA defends continued use of controversial drug

More than 1,100 VA patients have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

VA patient deaths rise, active coronavirus cases fall as department eyes return to normal operations

More than 1,000 VA patients have died from the virus since early March.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Some VA hospitals reopening today for non-coronavirus care amid pandemic downturn

Twenty medical centers will serve as lead sites for broader efforts to reopen the entire VA system.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago