November Update - From the Local President

There has been a noticeable increase in Mail volume during recent weeks. This has resulted in overtime for both full-time employees and MHA’s. The question is whether this increased volume will continue through peak season, or whether it will fizzle out midway through. Put another way, will high volume create a peak season of absolute chaos, or will it fade to the point where peak season becomes a nonevent? We’ve seen both things happen during the last few years. Regardless, each Mail Handler and MHA must be prepared for a difficult and stressful work environment.

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October Update - From the Local President

With ballots for the election being processed, open season for health insurance approaching, and the upcoming move to the Postal Service Health Benefit Program, there’s no shortage of issues to be addressed. All of this is occurring against the backdrop of what I call our permanent industry. What is our permanent industry? Well, it’s representing the craft and individuals in the grievance procedure. These days, there never seems to be an end to supervisors performing our work, cross crafts, overtime violations, or the disciplinary actions which need to be addressed in the grievance procedure.

There seems to be a lot of frustration simmering with all these things swirling around at once. And, while I’ve often stated that this web column is not a place for me to vent my personal frustrations, it appears to me that these frustrations are being felt by Mail Handlers, Representatives, and Union Officers alike.

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September Update - From the Local President

The 2022 National Agreement will expire on September 20, 2025. Although, it should be noted that one general wage increase (1.3% - Effective November 16, 2024) and one Cost of Living Adjustment (the second full pay period after the release of the January 2025 Index) are still upcoming.

On September 9th, the National Union issued a nation-wide call for bargaining proposals from Members and Local Unions. This provides every Member with an opportunity to provide their input on the terms of our next contract. All proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Formal bargaining will begin in June of 2025. We are about to embark down the road toward the 2025 National Agreement.

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Contract Proposal Form

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