A Union Of, By, and For Government Employees
Our Mission and Legacy
AFGE Local 2280 is a collective of dedicated employees serving veterans across the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center and its community-based outpatient clinics. United by a commitment to fairness, respect, and accountability, we advocate for safe working conditions, fair treatment, and opportunities for professional growth. Through collective bargaining, representation, and solidarity, we work to protect the rights of our bargaining unit employees while supporting the mission of providing exceptional care and service to the veterans we proudly serve.
Member Resources
Access our 2023 Master Collective Bargaining Agreement, Report of Contact Form, and .
2023 Master Collective Bargaining Agreement
Download the current Master Collective Bargaining Agreement between AFGE and the Department of Veterans Affairs. This agreement outlines employee rights, working conditions, grievance procedures, official time provisions, leave policies, and other negotiated protections available to bargaining unit employees.
Report of Contact (ROC) Form
Use this form to document workplace concerns, conversations with management, potential contract violations, disciplinary issues, or other matters that may require union assistance. Submitting a Report of Contact helps Local 2280 accurately track and address issues affecting our members.
Weingarten Rights
Know your rights before attending an investigatory meeting. This PDF explains when you may request union representation, what management's obligations are once representation is requested, and the steps employees should take to protect their rights. Every bargaining unit employee should familiarize themselves with these important protections.