January 31, 2026 A Federal judge in New Jersey dismissed the USPS overtime‑deduction lawsuit because the plaintiffs failed to show that any alleged violations actually occurred in New Jersey, leaving the court without personal jurisdiction. The dismissal is without prejudice, and the workers have 30 days from Feb. 2, 2026 to refile with proper location‑specific … Read more
December 21, 2025 The Postal Service recently notified the APWU that they will be sending a letter to employees regarding the tax deduction for the premium portion of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime that some employees may be eligible to take under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The letter explains what portion … Read more
The 2025 Peak Season Exception Period MOU is available for download.
In accordance with Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a consecutive four-week period each year during December.
November 9, 2023 In accordance with Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the APWU Collective Bargaining Agreement, penalty overtime rules are not applicable for a consecutive four-week period each year during December. The “Penalty Overtime Exclusion” period for calendar year 2023 will begin Pay Period 26-2023, Week 1 (December 2, 2023) and end Pay … Read more
Background During emergencies or to address service needs, the U.S. Postal Service may require employees to perform work in excess of eight paid hours in a day or 40 paid hours in a week. Generally, hourly employees are entitled to regular overtime (OT) after working 40 hours in one week, while certain eligible employees are … Read more
November 13, 2022 Mail carriers have become an integral part of many Americans’ daily lives with the rise in online shopping that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a TikToker and mail carrier has gone viral after telling viewers that, first, the USPS needs help, and second, viewers can make a lot of money in … Read more
Background This report presents the results of our self-initiated audit of the Efficiency of Operations at the Indianapolis Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) in Indianapolis, IN (Project Number 22-080). We conducted this audit to provide U.S. Postal Service management with timely information on operational risks at this P&DC. We judgmentally selected the Indianapolis P&DC based … Read more