Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) toured the Hampton VA Medical Center and the new North Battlefield Outpatient Clinic in Chesapeake this week—just days after VA Secretary Doug Collins terminated collective bargaining rights for most VA workers .

On Wednesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs terminated most of its union contracts nationwide.

This includes AFGE Local 2328’s agreement covering our office space here at Hampton VAMC.

We’ve been ordered to vacate our union office by Tuesday, August 12. We are packing this weekend and will move on Saturday.

This is not unique to Hampton — VA facilities across the country are being hit with the same order.

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