VA Disability Process: How To File, Prove, and Win Your Claim
VA Disability Claims Introduction: What This Guide Will Help You Do Filing a VA disability claim can feel confusing. The rules are dense, the forms are formal, and the process takes time. This guide strips it down to the essentials. You’ll see what to do, when to do it, and why it matters—from Intent to […]
The Fifth Circuit’s Labor Law Gap: What It Means for Unions, Employers, and Workers
A quiet but seismic shift is happening in U.S. labor law. In the Fifth Circuit—covering Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi—the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been effectively sidelined. Recent federal court rulings have blocked the agency from enforcing unfair labor practice (ULP) cases in that jurisdiction. The result is what Bloomberg Law calls a “labor […]
Bipartisan Senators Push Bill to Restore Federal Union Rights
A bipartisan group of 48 U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday that would overturn President Trump’s executive orders aimed at stripping collective bargaining rights from the majority of the federal workforce. The measure would also restore labor agreements that federal agencies began canceling last month, marking one of the most significant challenges yet to the administration’s […]
Reduction in Force (RIF): Are You Protected?
When budgets tighten, agencies restructure, or missions shift, the federal government may call for a Reduction in Force (RIF). For employees, a RIF isn’t just a reorganization — it can mean downgrades, reassignments, or job loss. If you don’t have the backing of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the stakes are even higher.. Don’t wait […]
Veterans Assistance Commission Services – VAC
Meeting the needs of veterans is a legal and moral obligation. Under 330 ILCS 45, every Illinois county must maintain a Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) to provide essential services for veterans and their families. Many counties, however, face challenges in staffing, funding, and managing a full-time VAC office. That’s where Absolute Support LLC comes in. […]
Unions to VA: Restore Collective Bargaining Before the Deadline
A new executive order widened restrictions on collective bargaining across the federal government. That move also reopened a short window for agency leaders to exempt employees from the ban. With the clock running out, major federal unions are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to restore bargaining rights for most VA employees. Earlier this year, […]
House-Passed NDAA Backs Union Rights for DoD Civilians
House-Passed NDAA Would Restore Union Rights for DoD Civilians — But It’s Not Law Yet What happened: On Sept 11, the House passed its FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House bill includes language to restore collective bargaining rights for Department of Defense civilian employees by blocking enforcement of the March 27 executive order […]