The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has reached a tentative agreement for their contract negotiations with the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 2019. The proposed agreement still needs to be ratified by the union membership before going into effect.
The new contract includes a 3.1% pay increase for all APWU members, retroactive to September 2018, when the previous contract expired. Additionally, there are provisions for cost-of-living adjustments and narrowing the career pay gap between career and non-career employees.
One of the most significant changes in the new contract is the conversion of some non-career employees to career positions. This change will provide more job security and benefits for those employees who have been working for the USPS for a prolonged period. It also includes incentives for USPS to convert more non-career employees to full-time positions.
The contract negotiations also addressed the issue of forced overtime, which has been a significant concern for APWU members. The new agreement includes provisions that limit forced overtime and allow employees to opt-out of working overtime under certain circumstances.
The new contract negotiations also included changes to health and wellness benefits. The APWU negotiated for the USPS to maintain the current level of benefits while avoiding increases in employee contributions or reductions in coverage.
Overall, the APWU contract negotiations for 2019 resulted in a positive outcome for union members. The new agreement includes pay increases, job security enhancements, and improvements to working conditions. With the contract still awaiting ratification by the membership, APWU members must now review the proposal to determine if they agree with the proposed changes and vote on the ratification.
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