AFGE Urges Congress to Avoid Government Shutdown
September 18, 2023
AFGE is urging members of Congress not to repeat the same mistakes they made a few years ago.
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AFGE Members Ratify New 2023 Master Agreement with VA
June 12, 2023
Categories:
VA, The Insider
After over five years of unwavering dedication, members of the AFGE National VA Council have ratified the 2023 Master Agreement with the VA. This significant achievement showcases the relentless pursuit of a contract prioritizing VA employees and veterans.
The new agreement is a remarkable milestone. It not only preserves 99% of the 2011 Master Agreement but also modernizes Article 23, specifically focusing on Title 5 Merit Promotion. The changes to Article 23 aim to enhance and streamline the promotion process, ensuring a more equitable and merit-based system for VA employees.
With the ratification completed, the VA has been notified and will now initiate a 30-day VA agency head review process. This review will ensure the finalized contract is in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Assuming Secretary McDonough gives his approval, the much-anticipated 2023 Master Agreement will take effect, ushering in a new era of collaboration and progress.
To celebrate this achievement and the culmination of arduous negotiations, the National VA Council is planning a signing ceremony later this summer. This ceremony will bring together all members of the negotiating teams, serving as a symbol of unity, success, and a promising future under the new contract.
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