VGEA Mission and Story

The mission of the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA), a voluntary, non-partisan organization, is to give a voice to active and retired state employee concerns.

We advocate for solutions that promote individual dignity, equitable compensation, professionalism, and safe working conditions, and we carry out the mission with the following actions:

  • Promote the interests of current, retired, and future public employees in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Serve as an information and referral source.
  • Provide a forum for the discussion of ideas and problems.
  • Facilitate communication among public employees in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Represent the interests of public employees in matters relevant to health care, retirement benefits, competitive salaries, and appropriate protective insurance, as well as other issues of concern to members.
  • Advise administrators of agencies in the Commonwealth when appropriate.
  • Promote high-quality work performance and professionalism by all public employees to provide effective and efficient programs and services to citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The VGEA has thousands of active state employees and retiree members throughout the Commonwealth and boasts hundreds of supportive, associate members who are legislators, business and community leaders, as well as family members of state employees and retirees.

The VGEA is not affiliated with any local, state, or national labor union. Our objectives are accomplished by petition, resolution or recommendation to the Governor, General Assembly, or any state official, committee, board, or department.

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The VGEA Story

The Virginia Governmental Employees Association has a long and storied history. We’ve been advocating for current and retired state employee rights for over 50 years, and we have no plans for slowing down. Please read our full history in the link below.

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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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