Minneapolis VA Workers’ Union to Protest near Hospital Wednesday, August 7

Administration’s proposal to trash labor contract endangers veterans by stripping workers of rights, AFGE locals say

What: The American Federation of Government Employees began negotiations with the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 27 over a new labor contract covering 260,000 VA employees nationwide. The administration has proposed stripping workers of whistleblower protections and other workplace rights, which would jeopardize veterans’ care. Wednesday, August 7th, the AFGE locals representing the employees in the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System will hold an informational picket to call for worker solidarity during the negotiations. The VA has proposed to strip employees of our most basic worker’s rights. Without any workplace rights, these dedicated civil servants are exposed to arbitrary and discriminatory treatment by their managers. Policies like these not only harm VA employees, but also harm our veterans’ health care.

Who: Leaders and members of AFGE Locals 1969 and 3669

When: 3:30-5:00 p.m. CT Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Where: On the corner of E 54th St & Hiawatha Ave

Contact: Justin Perpich 202-322-4097 or justin.perpich@afge.org