VA Investigates Employees for Attending Vigil
Following the death of a fellow employee, a VA recreational therapist and union leader spoke at a vigil and subsequently found herself under investigation by the same government agency she serves. This investigation, which included her being sent photos of herself from news coverage with her image circled, is part of a broader pattern where at least three other VA employees have faced similar scrutiny for media interactions, at least one related to the same incident. The employee believes these investigations serve as a scare tactic to silence dissenting voices, particularly union leaders, while the VA cites privacy concerns and general policy regarding media relations without commenting on specific cases.
John Q. Hosedrinker