Squeezing Union Influence in Agencies
OPM’s advice to agencies on controlling federal union time and expenses is now in effect. Here is an analysis.
VA
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VA Clamping Down on Official Time and Union Office Space
The VA is moving to implement President Trump’s executive orders which will put new restrictions on unions’ use of official time and office space.
Former VA Employee Charged with Health Care Fraud
A former VA employee, his daughter and ex-wife are facing charges of health care fraud in excess of $300,000.
How the VA Improvement and Modernization Act Changed the Appeals Process
A new law has changed the VA disability benefits claim process. Here is a summary of the changes.
VA Moving Out on Implementing Restrictions on Unions
The VA announced that it is moving out on implementing President Trump’s executive orders to restrict union power within the agency.
Family Members Indicted for Stealing Over $800k in VA Benefits
A group of family members have been indicted on charges that they fraudulently obtained over $800,000 in VA disability benefits.
Bill to Prevent VA Union “Bribes”
A bill has been introduced in the House to restrict AFGE from offering new employees money to immediately join the union.
Another Bill Targets VA Overpayment Errors
Another bill has been introduced to try to remedy overpayments made to veterans by the VA.
Man Who Pretended to be His Dead Sister to Steal VA Benefits is Sentenced to Prison
A man who had pretended to be his dead sister in order to steal VA benefits has been sentenced to prison.
VA is Banning Smoking at its Facilities
The VA is moving out to ban smoking at its healthcare facilities, and a new policy will also include agency employees.
