The 2023 Master Agreement includes revisions to Article 23 that aim to help modernize and improve the VA's hiring procedures. This National Grievance is filed against you and any other associated VA officials for violations of the Master Agreement Article 22 Merit.The collective bargaining agreement between VA and AFGE (2011 Master Agreement) requires VA to provide PIPs before taking performance-based adverse actions. AFGE and the VA are parties to a collective bargaining agreement, known as the Master Agreement. ✓ What is a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)?. ✓ What topics are covered in the. CBA? '' In the VA, AFGE does far more than just represent and negotiate contracts. Section 5 – Telework Program Agreement. A. Prior to participating in the Telework Program, employees will be required to complete VA. Form 0740. Donald Hoffman, AFMC commander, signed the agreement in a ceremony here Feb. 2.