About AFGE Local 2328 and the Hampton VA Medical Center

Welcome to the digital home of AFGE Local 2328, the union representing over 900 federal employees at the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center—one of the oldest VAs in the country and the epicenter of veteran care in a region with more veterans per capita than anywhere in the nation.

We are custodians of both public trust and worker power. When federal jobs are under attack, when cuts hit hardest, when bureaucracy fails veterans—we show up, stand up, and fight back.

🛠️ What We Do

  • Negotiate contracts that protect your pay, rights, and job security
  • Defend workers against unfair discipline, retaliation, and harassment
  • Organize across departments, facilities, and state lines to build labor power
  • Train new leaders to carry the movement forward

📍 Based in Hampton, Fighting for Workers Nationwide

The Hampton VAMC is a historic institution, founded in 1870 to serve our nation’s veterans. Today, it stands at a crossroads—between privatization and public accountability. Between burnout and solidarity.

This union is choosing to fight.

Join us. Build with us. Demand better.

Meet Our Officers

Stacy Shorter, President

Discipline: Social Worker

AFGE Roles: 18-year member; two-term Vice President; elected President-Elect in 2025

Why the Union Matters: “Labor unions are essential to democracy—they give workers a voice on the job.”

Fun Fact: Proud cat mom of two boys and human mom of two girls.

Erica Roy, Vice President

Discipline: Social Worker (LCSW), Grant and Per Diem Liaison, Homeless Programs

AFGE Roles: Member since 2003; previously Secretary (2019–2025); Vice President as of 2025

Why the Union Matters: “Labor unions are the crucial bridge between workers and management—a bridge that runs both ways and must be strong to carry us toward shared goals. Workers deserve dignity, respect, and a voice.”

Fun Fact: Music trivia champ, animal lover, and proudly wears green.

Laronda White, Secretary

Discipline: Social Work Case Manager, HUD/VASH Program

AFGE Roles: Steward, Legislative Political Coordinator (LPC), Secretary (2025)

Why the Union Matters: “As a union, we are here to support and fight for equal and fair treatment for all workers.”

Fun Fact: Loves dancing, exercising, and being a social butterfly. Looking forward to retirement spent with her grandchildren, continued service in AFGE, and active membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter.

Lisa Summers, Treasurer

Discipline: Budget Analyst, Office of Community Care

AFGE Roles: Member since 2019; Steward since October 2023

Why the Union Matters: “Unions give workers a voice, improve wages and conditions, and ensure fair treatment in the workplace.”

Fun Fact: Avid traveler and shot glass collector.