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Dept. of Veterans Affairs, union spar over staffing

VA officials said hiring and retention levels are at record highs, but workers groups say even more staff is needed to keep up.

By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps

America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.

3 years ago

Have the DoD’s special hiring practices hurt more than helped?

The union representing many Department of Defense employees argues that special hiring authorities are the reason the agency struggles to fill out its workforce.

By Jessie Bur

4 years ago

A Biden presidency could change relationships with federal unions

President-elect Joe Biden has placed union protections and expansions across industries at the core of his planned economic policy.

By Jessie Bur

4 years ago

White employees twice as likely to be promoted to management at the VA

Newly released data from the Department of Veterans Affairs shows that white employees received promotions to management roles more often than their Black counterparts.

5 years ago

Union officials praise plans for investigation into accusations of racism at Veterans Affairs

GAO officials plan a full examination of the charges in early 2021.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago