Vote Labor
in 08/Make a Difference
VA Council
of Consolidated Locals
VA ISSUES
The VA Council and our membership can Help
Restore Bargaining Rights for VA Health Care Professionals It is time for Congress to do what is right
for VA workers and the veterans for whom they provide care by passing HR 4089,
which will eliminate the collective bargaining exceptions under Sec. 7422 of
Title 38.
Elections Results
Convention Results:
President (Robert Redding), Secretary-Treasurer (Jeffrey
Shapiro), 1st VP - Richard Thomesen, RN (Northport NY); 2nd VP - Nokita Jones,
RN (Jackson, MS); 3rd VP - Janice Perry, Rph (Martinsburg, WV); 4th VP - George
Adams, Ms (Jackson, MS); 5th VP, Don Ingle, RN (San Francisco). Special
Congratulations to Ms. Patricia LaSala, RN -- NFFE NEC VP (re-elected).
DUES STRUCTURE
The National Federation of Federal Employees VA Council of
Consolidated Locals has received information regarding dues rate
hikes for 2009. The International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace Workers has voted to raise dues by 25%. The
National Office will send the exact per capita payment amount shortly.
Please contact the
VAC with comments on this increase.
