The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), announced APWU President and Lead Negotiator Mark Dimondstein. The proposed union contract is three years in duration: September 21, 2024, through September 20, 2027. More information is provided at this link:
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Stand Together on May Day – May 1, 2025
To find an event in your area, visit maydaystrong.org
Workers’ Memorial Day – April 28, 2025
More information at: https://apwu.org/workers-memorial-day
FUN Rally on Thursday April 24
Senate Introduces Resolution to Oppose USPS Privatization
On March 27, a bipartisan group in the Senate introduced Senate Resolution (S. Res.) 147, which “expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.”
The bipartisan resolution, led by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Thom Tillis (R-NC), is crucial to demonstrating the strong support of the Senate for the public services that the Postal Service provides across the country, and the critical work that postal workers do every day to bind the nation together.
On Jan. 28, a group in the House of Representatives introduced their own similar bipartisan resolution, H. Res 70, which expresses the House’s support for taking all appropriate measures to ensure that the Postal Service is not subject to privatization. To date, this resolution has 180 co-sponsors.
“This strong showing of bipartisan support from both chambers of Congress confirms what we have always known, that the Post Office is our national treasure, providing invaluable services to the public,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The essential services we provide as postal workers cannot be replicated in the private sector, and any attempt to privatize the Postal Service would only increase costs and reduce services, which would be harmful to the people and businesses across the country.”
“The APWU extends our deepest appreciation to the senators leading the fight to protect the people’s Postal Service and push back against privatization attempts,” said Legislative and Political Director Judy Beard. “I am asking every APWU member, their families, and community allies to reach out to your senators and encourage them to co-sponsor this resolution.”
Please call APWU’s Legislative Hotline at 1-844-402-1001 to be connected to your senators today, and urge them to cosponsor S. Res. 147, which expressly opposes postal privatization. Defending the people’s public Postal Service from privatization is our top priority in 2025.
- From APWU.org
Fight for Our Future Townhall 02/27/2025 4PT
The National APWU will be holding a Members-Only Townhall meeting on Thursday, February 27 at 4:00pm to discuss the recent threats to the USPS.
You must register before the meeting to attend.
Register/RSVP at: apwu.org/townhall
“One-Time Retirement Incentive” Offered
From APWU.org:
On Jan. 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union have mutually agreed to a one-time Retirement Incentive, including an “early out” option for eligible employees.
The parties agree that the Postal Service will make lump sum incentive payments totaling $15,000 (less applicable taxes and deductions) to eligible full-time career employees who choose optional retirement or retire pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). Part-time employees will be eligible for a prorated amount, as provided in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
You can read the full MOU below. Questions and Answers regarding this MOU will be posted soon.
The National APWU has opened a hotline and email for your questions concerning the “Early Out” incentive.
This hotline is for questions about the Jan. 13, 2025 MOU.
These resources are not to advise you on your personal financial circumstances or retirement. This is for general questions about the MOU. You can call (888) 668-7132 or email VER2025@apwu.org with your questions about the 1-Time Retirement Incentive between the USPS and APWU.
Day of Remembrance for Former President Jimmy Carter
In recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will observe a Day of Observance. Many APWU members will receive administrative leave in addition to the normal pay provisions, as per an MOU between APWU and the USPS.
See more details on APWU.org: https://apwu.org/news/observance-national-day-remembrance-former-president-jimmy-carter
2025 PSHB Open Season Enrollment Extended to Dec. 13, 2024
Thanks to the persistent advocacy of the union, the Open Season enrollment period for Postal Service employees has been extended by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This extension comes in response to challenges with OPM’s new enrollment system.
The new deadline for Open Season enrollment is now Friday, December 13. Take advantage of this extra time to review your options and make any necessary changes.
Current APWU Health Plan enrollees will be automatically transitioned to the same PSHB APWU Health Plan; no further action is required.
In solidarity,
The American Postal Workers Union
November 2024 Meetings
Executive Board – Thursday 11/14
Executive Council – Sunday 11/17 at 5:00pm
General Membership Meeting – Sunday 11/17 at 6:30pm
No Local meetings in December. See you in January 2025!
Portland Oregon Area Local 