Membership of another postal union approved their collective bargaining agreement, as the U.S. Postal Service faces new leadership that could revamp recent modernization efforts that have been heavily criticized.
The American Postal Workers Union on Thursday approved a three-year labor contract through Sept. 20, 2027, with 95% of members voting in favor.
Union officials touted no-layoff protections, cost-of-living-adjustments and general wage increases for the next three years.
“Every member should be very proud of this huge accomplishment,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein in a statement. “Our power at the bargaining table was driven by the strength of your solidarity and unity, the foundation of our union.”
Due to the ratification, career employees will receive a retroactive pay increase of 1.3% effective Nov. 16, 2024, and a $395 COLA effective March 8, 2025.
