Resources & Forms
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Your contract, the documents you need, member benefit plans, and the national resources behind your membership. Bookmark this page.
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The Master Agreement
The national contract between AFGE and the VA, the document that governs your rights, pay, leave, discipline, and working conditions. Know it. Use it.
Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP)
Need donated leave for a medical emergency, or want to give leave to a colleague in need? Here's how the program works, who qualifies, the forms, and how the Local can help.
Documents & forms
Contract & VA documents
The key documents every member should have. Click to open or download the PDF.
AFGE-VA Master Agreement
The national contract that governs your rights, pay, leave, discipline, and working conditions.
VA Handbook
Department of Veterans Affairs policy reference for employees.
Telework Agreement
The telework agreement form and guidance for eligible employees.
VA Directive 5021
Employee/management relations and the performance management system.
VA Form 119
Record of contact: used to document conversations with management.
Workers' Compensation
Guidance for filing an on-the-job injury claim through the Department of Labor.
2026 Election Results
Official results of the Local 17 officer elections.
5 U.S.C. Chapter 71
The federal labor-management relations statute: the law behind your right to a union.
Leave Transfer Program (VLTP)
Donate annual leave to a colleague in a medical emergency, or apply to receive it. Forms and steps.
Submit an issue / grievance
Start a grievance or request representation. Tell us what happened and a rep will follow up.
Looking for member benefit plans?
Insurance plans (life, dental, vision, and Aflac) plus national AFGE member benefits now live on the Union Benefits page.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I file a claim for an on-the-job injury?
How do I report an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) concern?
What steps can I take to address a hostile work environment?
If the worst happens
Government shutdown resources
A curated list of Washington, D.C.-area housing, legal aid, and emergency assistance for federal workers during a lapse in pay.
United Way Emergency Fund
Emergency Food & Shelter Program support.
Local housing assistance
Affordable housing and resident services in the Washington, D.C. area.
Local legal aid
Free civil legal help for D.C.-area residents.
Regional legal services
Free legal assistance for the D.C. metro area.
Local social services
Local assistance programs for residents in need.
Community resource guide
Washington, D.C.-area community resource guide.
Domestic violence crisis line
Domestic violence crisis support, 24/7.
OPM Sample Letters
Sample letters for creditors and landlords during a shutdown.