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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USPS and Postal Police Officers Association reach deal

January 5, 2023 USPS and the Postal Police Officers Association have reached a tentative agreement on a 66-month contract, covering more than 360 postal police officers represented by the union. The tentative agreement is subject to a ratification vote by the union membership, a process that will take several weeks. Upon ratification, the agreement will…

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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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Are APWU Retirees who only pay $36/yr dues allowed to vote on Tentative Agreements?

I’m a dues paying Retiree Member of the APWU, but not a full dues paying Retiree. I tried to be a full dues paying Retiree when I retired more than 10 years ago but got no cooperation from APWU National or my APWU Local. I guess they didn’t need or want my money. So I…

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APWU: Letter to Presidents – Tentative Agreement ballots have been mailed

From APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell: From: Liz Powell <epowell@apwu.org> Date: 2/3/22 Subject: Emailing: Letter to Presidents.pdf All Ballots have been mailed (see attached copy of an actual envelope) and if you or your members/non-members do not receive one, please have them contact the American Arbitration Association (AAA) by calling 1-800-529-5218 or 1-800-273-0726  between the hours…

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APWU: Update on Tentative Agreement Ratification Process

From APWU Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Powell: Mon, Jan 31, 2022 FYI – As an update, ballots for ratification will be mailed to members and non- members this week and are due to be received by AAA, no later than 9:00am EST on February 23, 2022 and counting will begin on that day. Arrangements are being made…

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APWU: Tentative Agreement Digital Version and Update

From: Mark Dimondstein <mdimondstein@apwu.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Subject: TA Digital Version and Update Sisters and Brothers, Attached you will find an electronic copy of the entire Tentative Agreement. Under separate cover I will also be sending it out to the local and state presidents. We will post it on the APWU website the…

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USPS, NRLCA reach tentative agreement

January 7, 2022 The Postal Service and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association have reached a tentative negotiated agreement on a 36-month contract. Upon ratification by the union’s membership, a process that will take several weeks, the agreement will run through May 20, 2024. “This agreement is economically responsible, fair to our employees and serves…

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