USPS-NRLCA Joint Rural Contract Administration Manual (RCAM) Now Available

April 1, 2024 The USPS-NRLCA Joint Rural Contract Administration Manual (RCAM) is being posted on the Postal Service MyHR web page and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA) website. This documentation is designed as a resource for the administration of the National Agreement. Jointly prepared by the NRLCA and the Postal Service, this manual…

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NALC: Entering the next phase of negotiations

July 14, 2023 As previously reported, NALC has continued to negotiate for a new collective bargaining agreement with the U.S. Postal Service during the statutorily required 60-day mediation period. That period, which began with the formal expiration of the 2019-2023 Agreement on May 20, is set to expire on July 19. While discussions on the…

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NPMHU: Implementation Dates for the 2022 National Agreement

April 7, 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers: The following are the implementation dates for various sections of the 2022 National Agreement. Non-Economic Issues/Work Rules – April 8, 2023 One Time Conversions for MHAs in 200 work year offices with a relative standing date prior to 2.5 years from the ratification date (March 13, 2023) of…

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APWU: 2022 Joint Contract Interpretation Manual available for purchase

January 5, 2023 The 2022 Joint Contract Interpretation Manual (JCIM), a resource for the administration of the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), is now available for members! Members can order their JCIM for $10 from the APWU Store on the APWU website, or you can click here for an electronic copy. The JCIM is an…

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USPS and National Postal Mail Handlers Union reach tentative agreement

December 15, 2022 The Postal Service and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union have reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract, covering more than 55,000 employees represented by the union. “This agreement is balanced and fair. It addresses both parties’ bargaining objectives in a financially responsible manner and furthers the objectives of the Delivering…

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USPS, NPMHU extend contract talks

September 21, 2022 USPS and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) have agreed to extend contract negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Although the contract with the NPMHU expired at midnight Sept. 20, the Postal Service and the union mutually agreed to extend negotiations. The NPMHU represents more than 55,000 mail handlers nationwide….

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APWU: 2021-2024 CBA Revisions Affecting the Clerk Craft PDF with Notes

From: National Presidents’ Conference <info@apwunpc.com> Date: Sat, Apr 2, 2022 Subject: FROM THE APWU: 2021-2024 CBA Revisions Affecting the Clerk Craft PDF with Notes Please disseminate this PDF presentation of the PowerPoint training to the field. In union solidarity, the struggle continues.

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APWU Clerk Division 2021 CBA Revisions Zoom Meeting

From: Liz Powell <epowell@apwu.org> Date: 3/24/22 Subject: Clerk Division 2021 CBA Revisions Zoom Please join the Clerk Division 7:00pm ET, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Clerk Division 2021 CBA Revisions Zoom Please register using the below link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-Cqpz4jHNAcyD0Au7DlWpylcmhnMyq9

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