April 06, 2023

Ranking Member Takano Statement Following Announcement of Tentative Agreement Between VA and AFGE

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For Immediate Release   April 6, 2023Contact: Miguel R. Salazar

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-Calif.) issued the statement below following the announcement by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) that it had reached a tentative contract agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 
"I'm very happy to hear that VA and AFGE have reached a tentative agreement on their contract. This is long-awaited good news for more than 291,000 VA employees who work tirelessly every day to deliver healthcare and benefits to our nation's veterans. I appreciate Secretary McDonough's and President Kelley's collaboration in service to all of the employees AFGE represents and look forward to celebrating the ratification and signing of the agreement in the near future."

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