Take the 2025 VGEA Priorities Survey!

Your feedback is crucial in shaping our 2025 priorities. Take our quick, 3-minute survey and make your voice heard. Open to all state employees and retirees (but we prioritize feedback from our members). Don’t miss this opportunity—complete the survey by July 26, 2024.

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).

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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 Launches Comprehensive Survey to Shape 2025 Priorities

July 12, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association (VGEA) Richmond, VA — In a significant step towards strengthening the advocacy for Virginia’s state employees and retirees, the Virginia Governmental Employees Association (VGEA) has launched a comprehensive survey aimed at

Budget Secures Raises for Employees in 2025 & 2026

May 16, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association (VGEA) Richmond, VA – This week marks a significant milestone for Virginia’s public employees as the budget for the 2025-2026 biennium was approved. The special session held on May 13 culminated in a budget that includes

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 Launches Comprehensive Survey to Shape 2025 Priorities

July 12, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association

Budget Secures Raises for Employees in 2025 & 2026

May 16, 2024 – Virginia Governmental Employee Association

The VGEA’s Commitment to Retirees

January 22, 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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