Arbitrator Margo Newman

APWU and USPS Reach New Maintenance Settlements

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August 16, 2026 The APWU Maintenance Division and USPS reached two significant agreements addressing the Promotion Pending Qualification dispute that was remanded by Arbitrator Margo Newman and the implementation MOU of the new Skilled Maintenance Assessment (SMA). Promotion Pending Qualification Settlement Employees covered by the agreement will be returned to their promoted positions as soon as possible. Employees … Read more

NPMHU: National Arbitration Decision on NACI Background Check

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  July 17, 2025 We are extremely pleased to announce that the NPMHU has prevailed in its national arbitration against the Postal Service over the ability of the Postal Service to separate employees who have completed their probationary period based on the results of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background check without providing … Read more