The 2023 Master Agreement includes revisions to Article 23 that aim to help modernize and improve the VA's hiring procedures. After over five years of unwavering dedication, members of the AFGE National VA Council have ratified the 2023 Master Agreement with the VA.✓ What determines Bargaining. Ac va on of an employee into ac ve-duty military status. Section 5 – Telework Program Agreement. A. Prior to participating in the Telework Program, employees will be required to complete VA. Form 0740.