A news-style graphic with the headline: "Court Delivers Blow to Trump Admin's VA Union Busting" dated March 13, 2026. The text describes a court decision in Rhode Island reinstating the collective bargaining agreement for over 320,000 Department of Veterans Affairs workers, which was ended by the Trump administration. It highlights the importance of the agreement for nurses, therapists, and other essential workers. The bottom features the logo for Common Defense.
A text image with a quote against a blue background, featuring faint flag elements. The quote discusses the impact of attacks on the system that veterans depend on, mentioned by Naveed Shah, Political Director of Common Defense. It highlights issues like mental health clinician departures at the VA, increased wait times for veterans, and the importance of collective bargaining for VA employees. The text suggests these challenges have been exacerbated since Trump's presidency, affecting veterans' services.
Dark blue background with white text: "This ruling is an important step toward restoring those protections. But the larger fight remains the same: ensuring the VA is properly staffed, properly funded, and empowered to provide the world‑class care veterans deserve." Below the text is the logo of Common Defense with an American flag design.
The U.S. District Court of Rhode Island has reinstated the collective bargaining agreement for 320,000+ VA workers.
This reverses a major attack on the federal workforce and ensures those caring for our veterans have a voice.
Solidarity with our union partners at #AFGE!
