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Weekly Federal Labor Roundup — VA & AFGE News (July 12–16, 2026)
Department of Veterans Affairs staffing, a Schedule F transparency push, and union membership on the rebound — this week’s federal labor news.
Our Local
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🏥 $80M VA Clinic Coming to Hampton Roads—Targeting Long Waits and Long Drives
A new $80M VA outpatient clinic is planned for Hampton Roads to reduce long waits and drives for veterans.
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📣 Dr. Sheila Elliott Testifies Before Congress on VA Bonus Program Failures, Calls for Urgent Reform
Dr. Sheila Elliott testifies before Congress on VA bonus program failures, calling for urgent reform at Hampton VAMC.
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🎙️ Stacy Shorter Sounds the Alarm on Federal Layoffs and VA Gutting
AFGE Local 2328 President Stacy Shorter joins The Rick Smith Show to expose federal layoffs gutting the VA.
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Hampton Community Rallies for Democracy in National “Good Trouble Lives On” Day of Action
Hampton union members and community allies rally for democracy during the national Good Trouble Lives On Day of Action.
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🧾 Trump Creates “Schedule G” to Fast-Track Political Appointees at VA and Beyond
Trump’s executive order creates Schedule G to fast-track political appointees at the VA and other federal agencies.
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🦽 VA Orders Reviews of Disability-Based Remote Work Accommodations
A new VA memo requires reviews of all disability-based remote work accommodations. Here’s what workers need to know.
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🏥 New VA Clinic in Hampton Roads Gets Senate Backing
The proposed Southside VA outpatient clinic for Hampton Roads clears a key Senate hurdle. AFGE Local 2328 reports.
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🔄 VA Pulls Back on Massive Layoffs—Still Cutting 30,000 by Attrition
The VA reverses course on sweeping layoffs but still plans to cut 30,000 workers through attrition under DOGE.
Our Nation
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Weekly Federal Labor Roundup — VA & AFGE News (July 12–16, 2026)
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Weekly Federal Labor Roundup — VA & AFGE News (July 6–9, 2026)
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Weekly Federal Labor Roundup — VA & AFGE News (June 28–July 2, 2026)
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Weekly Federal Labor Roundup — VA & AFGE News (June 12–18, 2026)
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VA Finally Orders Hampton VAMC to Honor Your Union Contract