The parties agree to the deadlines for appeal and discussion of impasse items, establishing the following timeline for the local implementation period should either party desire to open discussions:
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- •Negotiations Occur for 30 Consecutive-Days within a 60-Day Period
Commencing: October 6, 2025 (Monday)
And Ending: December 5, 2025 (Friday)
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- Written Notice of Intent to Negotiate: No Later Than October 20, 2025 (Monday)
- Initial Proposals Must be Exchanged: within the first 21 days of the 30 consecutive day implementation period.
- All Negotiations End: December 5, 2025 (Friday)
- Appeal to Impasse: Not Later than January 9, 2026 (Friday)
(APWU to Labor Relations Service Center)
(USPS to APWU Regional Coordinator)
- APWU Region/USPS Area Impasse Discussions End: February 27, 2026 (Friday)
- Appeals to Arbitration: No Later Than March 20, 2026 (Friday)
