What is ShopVCS com?
Last November, VCS launched ShopVCS.com, an online shopping site exclusively available to Veterans enrolled in VA, their families, and VA employees. ... ShopVCS.com serves as an expanded catalog of items not offered in Patriot Stores, the retail shops located in the VA hospitals and clinics.
Is VCS part of the VA?
VCS is proud to be a part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a self-sustaining entity, VCS provides merchandise and services to Veterans enrolled in VA's Health Care System, their families, caregivers, VA employees, volunteers and visitors.
Is veterans Canteen Service legitimate?
Established in 1946, the Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) was created to provide merchandise and services at reasonable prices to patients, visitors and employees at VA hospitals. There are also several locations at VA benefits offices nationwide. ... Any veteran enrolled in the VA health care system can now shop.
Are VCS employees federal employees?
As noted above, it is undisputed that the VCS employees are excepted service.
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FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS AUTHORITY.
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE RESPONDENT |
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| AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO CHARGING PARTY |
Case No. BN-CA-08-0183 OALJ 11-13 |