VGEA Advocacy Highlights: Budget Amendments and HB 1390

Discover how the VGEA is championing the interests of state employees and retirees with crucial budget amendments and the introduction of HB 1390. Stay updated and engaged through our Bill Tracker and learn how you can contribute to these vital efforts. Join us on the rescheduled Legislative Day, February 19, to amplify our collective voice. Be part of positive change!

If You're a Current or Retired Virginia Employee, We're Advocating for You!

Virginia’s employees and retirees benefit from the work of VGEA staff, lobbyists, and members as we advocate for pay raises, workplace rights, improved benefits, and a sound Virginia Retirement System (VRS).

Scholarships

College scholarships are awarded annually to VGEA members and their family members! You read that right: four, $1,000 awards are presented to students who are VGEA members, or to the spouses, children, and grandchildren of VGEA members each spring for the following fall semester. Applications for each year are available in the late fall. Awards are made the following spring.

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Join us in championing a brighter future for Virginia’s state employees and retirees.

The Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) is a voluntary, non-partisan organization dedicated to advocating for the well-being and professional advancement of Virginia’s state employees and retirees. As trusted advocates, we work tirelessly to secure better pay, enhanced benefits, reliable telework options, robust workplace protections, and secure retirement benefits.

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Empower Your Voice: Become a VGEA Member

As a state employee or retiree, you deserve a say in the decisions that impact your compensation, work environment, retirement, and more. Join the VGEA, an association of state employees dedicated to amplifying your voice and advocating for your well-being.

Through membership, you gain access to a powerful platform to influence decisions that shape your professional life. Your voice matters, and together, we can create a brighter future for Virginia’s state employees.

Unleash the Benefits of Membership:

  • Advocate for better pay, enhanced benefits, and robust workplace protections
  • Join a network of passionate colleagues who share your concerns
  • Stay informed about critical updates and advocacy initiatives
  • Contribute to shaping the future of Virginia’s state workforce

Join us in shaping a brighter future for Virginia’s state employees. Your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference.

Your Voice in Action: Advocating for a Brighter Future for Virginia’s State Employees and Retirees

At the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA), we believe in the unwavering dedication and expertise of Virginia’s state employees and retirees. As your steadfast advocates, we are committed to ensuring that your voices are heard and your concerns are addressed at the highest levels.

Our unwavering advocacy is fueled by the strength of our membership and the expertise of our staff, lobbyists, and members. Together, we form a powerful collective voice that resonates with legislators and policymakers.

Join us as we shape a brighter future for Virginia’s state employees and retirees. Your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference.

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VGEA 2024 Advocacy Update

January 21, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association 2024 General Assembly Session: VGEA Budget Amendments, HB 1390, and Comprehensive Bill Tracking Proposed Budget Amendments  The Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) is dedicated to advocating for the rights and

The VGEA’s Commitment to Retirees

January 22, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association Addressing the Concerns of Our Valued Retirees As the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) continues its advocacy work during the 2024 legislative session, we want to reassure our retiree members that your needs and

VGEA Collective Bargaining Survey

January 28, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association (VGEA) Take the survey below. As we navigate through a pivotal time in the Virginia General Assembly, several bills regarding collective bargaining for public employees are being considered. These legislative proposals could have

VGEA 2024 Advocacy Update

January 21, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association

The VGEA’s Commitment to Retirees

January 22, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association

VGEA Collective Bargaining Survey

January 28, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association

Working to Keep Virginia Working

VGEA is the only statewide organization for the broad range of Commonwealth employees.

While there are more than 160,000 of us working in a vast array of professions and jobs, we unite in a desire to be recognized for our dedication to making Virginia a great state.

In short, The Commonwealth of Virginia works because we do!

Whether it’s increasing salaries, improving work conditions or any of the many other employee issues, VGEA is here to help address them all. A strong association with representative members is recognized and invited to decision-making tables in state government. We strive to be relevant, from the 21-year-old new employee to the 100-year-old retiree.

Every employee benefits from the experience and dedication VGEA brings. VGEA matters because you matter!

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