Veterans and union workers rallied Friday to protest deep cuts at the VA and the loss of collective bargaining rights, according to Spectrum News.
The Trump administration recently slashed 30,000 VA jobs and ended most union contracts, citing national security. Protesters say the changes are harming both workers and patients — pointing to dirty facilities, long delays, and staff shortages.
The VA defends the cuts, saying it’s streamlined operations and reduced benefit claim backlogs by 40%.
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