Demand Congress restore the union rights of VA nurses and demand a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act!

On August 6th, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) terminated our union contract, along with the contracts of our union siblings. This is an attack on those who dedicate their lives to the service of others!

The VA claims this move is to comply with an executive order signed on March 27th. Additionally, they say this is good news for Veterans and caregivers. But VA nurses know this to be false! This will make it harder - or even impossible - for us and other federal workers to do our jobs safely, and it will negatively affect veteran care.

VA nurses provide high-quality, therapeutic care to our veteran patients every single day. We cannot stand by and allow this administration to intimidate and silence us. We need our elected leaders in Congress to stand with us now!

Members of Congress have a role to play. Right now, there is a discharge petition circulating on the House side to move the Protect America’s Workforce Act, H.R. 2550, to the floor for a vote. While House members are on August recess, let’s make sure they hear from us - we need their support behind H.R. 2550 now!

Make your voice heard

On March 27th, the Administration issued an illegal executive order revoking federal workers’ right to unionize and collectively bargain. And now, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has terminated the contracts of VA nurses and other workers.

Union rights for VA nurses are critical and must be protected immediately. Through bargaining and representation, union VA nurses can effectively voice patient safety concerns, ensuring that our nation's veterans receive the highest level of care.

Let’s be clear: revoking collective bargaining rights for VA nurses and other federal workers hurts ALL workers, and this administration will not stop there. Fundamental union rights must be protected for all workers.

Congress has a crucial role to play in standing up for the federal workers, like our VA nurses, who keep our critical services running. As your constituent, I am urging you to sign the discharge petition on the Protect America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 2550) and ensure that this bill gets to the House floor for a vote. Thank you for standing up for patient safety and workers’ rights.

Send the Letter

Use this form to email members of Congress and demand that they step up to protect VA nurses' right to advocate for patients with the guaranteed protections of a union. Demand that they sign the discharge petition and call for a vote on the Protect America's Workforce Act as soon as they return from recess!

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