Contents

• July/August/September
  • Change coming to civil service? by Bianca Plank
  • Informational Picket at Madigan Army Medical Center by Paul Bigman
  • Letter to Senator Murray from Barbara Phinney
  • Roy Frye Interview
  • Sharon Hall Interview
  • 2004 Commission on VA Nursing Report by Michael O'Meara
  • June 2005 Safety Drill Report by Tim Strako
  • Harry Bridges Honored in Film by Mia Hannula
  • Privatizing Comp & Pen Exams at VA - Upcoming Informational Pickets
• May/June
  • What's the Problem with the VA Budget?
  • Letter from the Local President
  • AFGE 11th District Caucus, Denver, CO by Barbara Phinney
  • Report from the Law Enforcement Steering Committee by Officer Johnny Walker
  • Contract Negotiations Update by Alma Lee
  • In AFGE's fight for federal employees' pay, benefits and rights at work, AFGE-PAC is a critical ingredient. by Cheryl Kelso
  • The National Nurse Education Initiative (NNEI): Not What It Seems?
  • AFGE Urges Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Nurses and Patients
  • Contracting Out the Back Door: Food Service and Canteen (Part 1 of 2) by Gil Veyna
• March
  • Notice of Special Election for Treasurer of Local 3197
  • What Is Caring Behavior? by Karen Lastoa, RN 3E
  • Civilian Employees and Military Leave
  • Shift differentials at the Seattle VA
  • Treasurer Resigns – Special Election Ahead
• January/February
  • Organizing Drive
  • A Message from Chief Steward, Roy Frye
  • The NPSB and Thee!! by Michael J. O'Meara
  • Press Release from AFGE 10/25/04
  • Report from VISN 20 Partnership Council by Bianca Plank
  • VBA Forum, 11/12/04 by Barbara Phinney
  • Training at the NVAC Convention by Gilbert Martinez
  • Some Highlights from the NVAC Convention by Bianca Plank
  • Local 3197 State of the Union by Barbara Phinney
  • AFGE Local 3197 Special Assistance Fund
  • AFGE District & Council 249 Caucus