Recent developments have raised significant concerns regarding the future of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as plans emerged for drastic employee cuts and potential privatization of veteran health care services. VA nurses and veterans have voiced their apprehensions about the implications of these cuts, which threaten the quality of care provided to veterans. In responses to the looming federal budget cuts, local VA nurses have organized rallies and town halls to gather community support and emphasize the importance of protecting VA services. Advocacy groups argue that reducing staff will roll back progress made in facilities like the Phoenix VA and ultimately lead to a detrimental privatization of services. Amid these crises, federal unions and community allies are mobilizing to safeguard both veterans and VA workers from these negative changes.