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Contract Updates

The National Postal Mail Handlers Union bargaining team met with representatives of the U.S. Postal Service on August 30, 2011 to mark the official start of the collective bargaining process for a successor agreement to replace the 2006 National Agreement which is scheduled to expire on November 20, 2011.

The collective bargaining process for a successor agreement is ongoing.

Feb 7

CONTRACT UPDATE #15

Arbitration Hearings Completed

Nov 13

CONTRACT UPDATE #14

Arbitration Hearings Continue

CONTRACT UPDATE #13

2011 Contract Headed for Arbitration

Mar 23

CONTACT UPDATE #12

The ongoing bargaining dispute between the NPMHU and the Postal Service – to determine the terms and conditions of the 2011 National Agreement – is headed to mediation.

Jan 31

CONTRACT UPDATE #11

Impasse Declared, Dispute Resolution Procedures Forthcoming

Dec 17

Contract Talks Continue: Parties Agree to Further Extend Bargaining Deadline

Nov 21

CONTRACT UPDATE #10

Parties Continue Discussions Beyond Deadline

Nov 17

CONTRACT UPDATE #9

Talks Continue as Deadline Approaches

Nov 15

Bargaining Continues

Parties enter final week of contract negotiations before November 20th deadline

Nov 8

CONTRACT UPDATE #8

Postal Service Submits Harsh Proposals at Bargaining Table

Nov 3

CONTRACT UPDATE #7

In-Depth Contract Discussions by Bargaining Subcommittees

Oct 26

CONTRACT UPDATE #6

Postal Service Suggests Sweeping Operational Changes Are Necessary

Oct 21

CONTRACT UPDATE #5

Postal Service Makes Financial Presentation

Oct 12

CONTRACT UPDATE #4

Given that the USPS recently proposed to study possible closings or consolidations at more than 250 mail processing facilities, the NPMHU is focusing on protecting jobs and minimizing disruptions to the careers of current bargaining unit members.”

Oct 6

CONTRACT UPDATE #3

Oct 6

CONTRACT UPDATE #2

Oct 6

CONTRACT UPDATE #1

Aug 30

Text of NPMHU Opening Statement at Negotiations

Statement by NPMHU National President John F. Hegarty upon the opening of negotiaitions with the USPS in Washington D.C. on August 30, 2011

Aug 30

Bargaining Begins

The 2006 National Agreement is scheduled to expire on November 20, 2011. The collective bargaining process for a successor agreement in ongoing. Click here for important updates.

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