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VA says union contract ‘no longer applies’ after appeals court ruling

The American Federation of Government Employees is pushing back, arguing that the ruling does not give VA permission to re-terminate the agreement.

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Federal News Network· Oct 15, 10:08 PMVA says union contract ‘no longer applies’ after appeals court ruling

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