Union leaders representing VA employees filed a motion arguing that the agency improperly voided their negotiated contract and replaced it with terms imposed unilaterally. Their filing points out that the VA’s move came after years of bargaining and undermines statutory collective‑bargaining rights. The unions also emphasize that the imposed terms weaken grievance procedures and limit worker protections. The case now sits before a federal judge who will determine whether the original contract must be restored.
See "VA employee unions ask Providence federal judge to reinstate contract", Alexander Castro, Rhode Island Current, February 20, 2026