WASHINGTON DC (KOLO) – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen is calling on President Donald Trump to permanently reverse the layoffs of VA employees in Nevada.
She sent a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins on Wednesday calling for the reversal, which the administration says were for poor performance. Rosen disagreed with that assessment.
Rosen also asked for full transparency on who was laid off.
On Thursday, a federal judge blocked these firings and ordered the probationary employees rehired, a ruling that Rosen says Trump will likely appeal.
“I write to express my profound concern and outrage regarding the recent termination of numerous high-performing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees in Nevada and across the country who have been dismissed under the false justification of “poor performance.” This claim is in direct contradiction to their performance evaluations, which consistently highlight their exceptional work and critical contributions,” wrote Senator Rosen. “What is even more troubling is that these employees—key staff members who provide essential support to our nation’s veterans—are now left without any recourse or any means of providing for their families, as their separation due to alleged “poor performance” may make them ineligible for unemployment benefits. I therefore strongly urge you to immediately reinstate these employees and ensure that no further high-performing employees are fired under false pretenses.”
“Furthermore, I request full transparency regarding the names and positions of those who have been fired, as well as a detailed explanation for their termination despite their exemplary performance records,” she continued. “I also request your commitment to ensuring that no further high-performing VA employees are terminated under the false justification that they are poor performers.”
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