A VA contract outlines each party's obligations, rights, responsibilities, privileges, and limitations. It also describes procedures that will be followed in the event either party needs to terminate or make changes to their work arrangement.
Unions also negotiate non-monetary enhancements -- such as flexible scheduling, protections against harassment, and safer working conditions -- that improve workers' well-being.
The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) is a national union representing approximately 110,000 blue and white collar government workers across the United States. Ratifying its constitution on September 17, 1917, NFFE was the first union to represent federal employees.
A master contract or master agreement is a collective bargaining agreement which covers all unionized worksites in an industry, market or company, and which establishes the terms and conditions of employment common to all workers in the industry, market or company.
The Benefits of Joining AFGE AFGE members also receive support on and off the job, exclusive benefits, and a voice in our legislative process. Together, we work to build a government that delivers for the American people and recognizes the vital work that employees like you do.
VA is the federal government's second largest department after the U.S. Department of Defense. VA employs nearly 371,000 health care professionals and support staff at VA medical facilities across the country. It is also responsible for administering benefits programs for Veterans, their families, and survivors.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is an American labor union representing over 750,000 employees of the federal government, about 5,000 employees of the District of Columbia, and a few hundred private sector employees, mostly in and around federal facilities.
Sometimes, a contract covers a one-time action between parties, but what happens when the relationships or circumstances are ongoing? When signing parties know they will continue to work together in the future, a Master Service Agreement (MSA) can simplify those future agreements and speed up the negotiation process.
A Master Service Agreement provides a legal framework that protects the interests of both parties. The agreement clearly outlines the rights and responsibilities of each party, which can be essential in case of disputes or litigation.