Protecting VA Employee Union Contracts and Collective Bargaining Rights.
This law aims to ensure stability in labor relations within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). It affirms the full force and effect of all existing collective bargaining agreements between the VA and labor unions, protecting staff working conditions. Furthermore, it nullifies two specific Executive Orders that could restrict the collective bargaining rights of VA employees, aiming to maintain high-quality care for veterans.
Key points
Collective bargaining agreements for VA employees, effective March 26, 2025, remain fully in force for their stated term, ensuring stable employment conditions.
Two Executive Orders that could limit the union rights of VA employees regarding collective bargaining are nullified and cannot be funded or implemented within the VA.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3174
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-11-10