National VA Council
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Official Bluesky account for AFGE National VA Council. We are a union representing over 300,000 employees of VA Medical Centers and National Cemeteries nationwide. We PROUDLY serve those who served!
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A quote from NVAC Treasurer, Monica Fultz, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
A quote from NVAC Treasurer, Monica Fultz, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
A quote from NVAC 3rd Executive VP, Bill Wetmore, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
December 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A quote from NVAC 3rd Executive VP, Bill Wetmore, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
A quote from NVAC 2nd Executive VP, Tinita Cole, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
December 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A quote from NVAC 2nd Executive VP, Tinita Cole, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
A quote from NVAC 1st Executive VP, Barbara Whitson-Casanova, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A quote from NVAC 1st Executive VP, Barbara Whitson-Casanova, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
"Republicans and Democrats alike are recognizing that you can’t run a functioning government by attacking the very workforce that keeps Americans safe," he said. "The bipartisan momentum in the House only strengthens our hand in the Senate, and I intend to build on it."
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
"Republicans and Democrats alike are recognizing that you can’t run a functioning government by attacking the very workforce that keeps Americans safe," he said. "The bipartisan momentum in the House only strengthens our hand in the Senate, and I intend to build on it."
Read the article: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Read the article: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The House voted 231-195 for the Protect America’s Workforce Act (HR 2550), which would rescind the union-busting executive orders President Trump issued in March and August.
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The House voted 231-195 for the Protect America’s Workforce Act (HR 2550), which would rescind the union-busting executive orders President Trump issued in March and August.
A quote from NVAC President, MJ Burke, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A quote from NVAC President, MJ Burke, at the 25th Triennial Convention in Orlando, Florida.
"We don’t honor veterans by sidelining the people who care for them; nearly 30 percent of whom are veterans themselves. We honor them by upholding the democratic principles they fought for." - NVAC President MJ Burke
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"We don’t honor veterans by sidelining the people who care for them; nearly 30 percent of whom are veterans themselves. We honor them by upholding the democratic principles they fought for." - NVAC President MJ Burke
Now THIS is union power! Pass the Protect America's Workforce Act and restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Now THIS is union power! Pass the Protect America's Workforce Act and restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Congratulations to our new NVAC Officers.
President, MJ Burke
1st Executive Vice President, Barbara Whitson-Casanova
2nd Executive Vice President, Tinita Cole
3rd Executive Vice President, William Wetmore
Treasurer, Monica Fultz
President, MJ Burke
1st Executive Vice President, Barbara Whitson-Casanova
2nd Executive Vice President, Tinita Cole
3rd Executive Vice President, William Wetmore
Treasurer, Monica Fultz
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations to our new NVAC Officers.
President, MJ Burke
1st Executive Vice President, Barbara Whitson-Casanova
2nd Executive Vice President, Tinita Cole
3rd Executive Vice President, William Wetmore
Treasurer, Monica Fultz
President, MJ Burke
1st Executive Vice President, Barbara Whitson-Casanova
2nd Executive Vice President, Tinita Cole
3rd Executive Vice President, William Wetmore
Treasurer, Monica Fultz
NG: 10/20/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its removal of the Union from VA Facility Committees.
NG: 10/21/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its exclusion of the Union from New Employee Orientation.
NG: 10/21/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its exclusion of the Union from New Employee Orientation.
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NG: 10/20/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its removal of the Union from VA Facility Committees.
NG: 10/21/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its exclusion of the Union from New Employee Orientation.
NG: 10/21/25 - National Grievance against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its exclusion of the Union from New Employee Orientation.
🐸 Saturday, October 18th. Nationwide. 🐸
October 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🐸 Saturday, October 18th. Nationwide. 🐸
We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, whose dedication and leadership strengthen not only our union but also our nation.
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities, whose dedication and leadership strengthen not only our union but also our nation.
Why are unions indispensable during federal shutdowns? They ensure workers aren't left defenseless in political games that play with their livelihood.
VA employees want to serve our nation's Veterans without fear for their families' financial security.
#currentevents #governmentshutdown
VA employees want to serve our nation's Veterans without fear for their families' financial security.
#currentevents #governmentshutdown
October 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Why are unions indispensable during federal shutdowns? They ensure workers aren't left defenseless in political games that play with their livelihood.
VA employees want to serve our nation's Veterans without fear for their families' financial security.
#currentevents #governmentshutdown
VA employees want to serve our nation's Veterans without fear for their families' financial security.
#currentevents #governmentshutdown
Who's Really Responsible for Government Waste & Fraud?
We delve into this topic and more on this episode of Voice of the VA with union activist, Niki Omanidze.
Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfTheVA
#VoiceoftheVA #VOTVA
We delve into this topic and more on this episode of Voice of the VA with union activist, Niki Omanidze.
Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfTheVA
#VoiceoftheVA #VOTVA
October 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Who's Really Responsible for Government Waste & Fraud?
We delve into this topic and more on this episode of Voice of the VA with union activist, Niki Omanidze.
Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfTheVA
#VoiceoftheVA #VOTVA
We delve into this topic and more on this episode of Voice of the VA with union activist, Niki Omanidze.
Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@VoiceOfTheVA
#VoiceoftheVA #VOTVA
Read Senator Blumenthal's Statement: www.veterans.senate.gov/2025/9/blume...
September 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Read Senator Blumenthal's Statement: www.veterans.senate.gov/2025/9/blume...
On September 19, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/19/2025 (VA CBA Termination 6.0—Arbitrability Procedures), over the Department’s unilateral and unlawful imposition of arbitrability procedures.
September 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On September 19, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/19/2025 (VA CBA Termination 6.0—Arbitrability Procedures), over the Department’s unilateral and unlawful imposition of arbitrability procedures.
On September 16, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/16/25 (VA CBA Termination 5.0 – SharePoint Access), with regard to the Department unilaterally and unlawfully terminating the Union’s access to, and revising the procedures governing the future use of, the VA SharePoint system.
September 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On September 16, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/16/25 (VA CBA Termination 5.0 – SharePoint Access), with regard to the Department unilaterally and unlawfully terminating the Union’s access to, and revising the procedures governing the future use of, the VA SharePoint system.
On September 9, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/9/25 (VA CBA Termination 4.0 – E-Dues) concerning the Department’s actions in encouraging and instructing employees to terminate their enrollment in AFGE E-Dues.
September 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On September 9, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/9/25 (VA CBA Termination 4.0 – E-Dues) concerning the Department’s actions in encouraging and instructing employees to terminate their enrollment in AFGE E-Dues.
Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11th. We honor the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger without hesitation, and all the families whose lives were impacted.
Let us never forget.
Let us never forget.
September 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11th. We honor the lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger without hesitation, and all the families whose lives were impacted.
Let us never forget.
Let us never forget.
On September 5, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/5/25 (VA CBA Termination 3.0 - Official Time and Office Space) concerning the Department’s refusal to grant official time and provide official facilities to local unions.
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On September 5, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance, NG-9/5/25 (VA CBA Termination 3.0 - Official Time and Office Space) concerning the Department’s refusal to grant official time and provide official facilities to local unions.
On August 29, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance. This National Grievance (NG-8/29/25) concerns the Department’s refusal to recognize the Union’s designated representatives.
September 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On August 29, 2025, NVAC filed a National Grievance. This National Grievance (NG-8/29/25) concerns the Department’s refusal to recognize the Union’s designated representatives.
✊ We stand with our AFGE brothers and sisters! When we're together, our strength is unstoppable!
Do not give up the fight. We will win against this Administration's tyranny.
Organize, mobilize, win!
Do not give up the fight. We will win against this Administration's tyranny.
Organize, mobilize, win!
August 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
✊ We stand with our AFGE brothers and sisters! When we're together, our strength is unstoppable!
Do not give up the fight. We will win against this Administration's tyranny.
Organize, mobilize, win!
Do not give up the fight. We will win against this Administration's tyranny.
Organize, mobilize, win!