The latest article from The American Prospect, titled “VA Secretary Collins: Indifferent to Public’s and Congressional Opposition to His Gutting Veterans’ Care”, sounds the alarm on a growing crisis at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Since his appointment, VA Secretary Doug Collins has pushed through sweeping workforce cuts, canceled critical contracts, and ignored the concerns of frontline workers, lawmakers, and veterans alike.
For those of us in the labor movement, this is more than just a VA issue—it’s a direct attack on the rights of unionized federal employees and a clear example of how privatization and austerity hurt both workers and the communities we serve. Collins’ actions threaten not only the care our veterans depend on, but also the job security and professional integrity of thousands of union nurses, doctors, and staff who make the VA run.
This article is a must-read for every union member who believes in quality public services, respect for the workforce, and the power of collective voice. Our fight to protect veterans’ care is also a fight to defend the dignity of public service workers across the country.