Take Action for a Stronger VA
AFGE Local 17 is committed to improving workplace conditions and policies at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This page features all of our current campaigns, designed to help union members like you speak directly to Congress. Each campaign includes a pre-written letter that you can send as-is or customize—whichever you prefer. It takes less than 3 minutes to take meaningful action.
If you’d like to go directly to our campaign page to make your voice heard, you can click this link to go to our Action Network page. Or read the posts below for a full description of each campaign.
We Have a Rare Chance to Overturn the Executive Order. Don’t Let It Slip...
Rare bipartisan support could finally restore federal bargaining rights! Help Local 17 protect telework and fairness. Email Congress in just 30 seconds.
Big Retaliation Bill: 3 Minutes to Stop This Harmful Attack on Federal Workers
Stop the Senate GOP’s Big Retaliation Bill that threatens federal workers’ rights and Veterans’ care. Act now—sending a letter takes just 3 minutes.
Federal Retirement Benefits at Risk — Take 3 Minutes to Fight Back Today
Congress is threatening federal retirement benefits. Learn how you can protect your future in just 3 minutes by taking action today.
VA Workforce Cuts Threaten 83,000 Jobs and Veteran Care—Take Action Now
VA workforce cuts put 1 in 5 employees at risk. Protect Veterans’ care—take 3 minutes to tell Congress to block these reckless job losses.
3 Minutes Is All It Takes to Defend VA Union Rights from Harmful Attacks
VA union rights are under attack. Take 3 minutes to tell Congress to stop the unlawful Executive Order stripping protections from VA employees.