Blumenthal criticizes Trump administration's decision to revoke union bargaining rights for VA employees impacting 80% of workforce.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has publicly condemned the Trump Administration's decision to terminate union contracts for the majority of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees. He remarked that this action will affect around 80% of the workforce, including essential positions such as nurses and mental health providers, stating it is a "cruel and stupid mistake."
Blumenthal criticized the move as detrimental to veterans' care, arguing that it undermines accountability and oversight within the VA. He also noted that this action follows an executive order by President Trump aimed at stripping labor protections for federal employees, including those at the VA.
With the new directive, around 400,000 VA employees have lost certain union bargaining rights, which Blumenthal highlighted as crucial for protecting employees from retaliation and ensuring quality service to veterans.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2682: Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
- S.2640: A bill to improve passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes.
- S.2493: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve matters relating to medical examinations for veterans disability compensation, and for other purposes.
- S.2264: Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025
- S.2072: MORE Savings Act
- S.2071: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
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Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $55.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 710th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.3% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $63.0K of spending. This was the 642nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Blumenthal disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 235th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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