It’s official! APWU members have overwhelmingly ratified the new 2024–2027 National Agreement with the USPS. This contract secures raises, protections, and retro pay through 2027!
Vote results:
34,867 YES (95%)
1,863 NO
“This contract protects nearly 200,000 postal workers—with no givebacks,” said APWU President Mark Dimondstein.
What’s in the New Contract?
- Annual Raises: 1.3% (2024), 1.4% (2025), 1.5% (2026)
- Six COLAs (Cost-of-Living Adjustments) for career employees
- Layoff protection, including workers with under 6 years of service
- PSEs convert to career after 2 years (still in effect)
- Excessing limited to 50 miles
- Step & grade upgrades = better long-term pay
- Night shift pay increased for the first time in 30 years
- More leave flexibility, increased uniform allowance, and stronger work rules
Retro Pay Coming
With ratification complete, retroactive raises will be one of the first items implemented!
Career employees will get back pay for:
- 1.3% raise (effective Nov. 16, 2024)
- $395 COLA (effective Mar. 8, 2025)
- PSEs will receive:
- 2.3% total raise (includes extra 1% in place of COLA)
- Details on payment timelines will be announced soon.
A Contract Built on Solidarity
This strong agreement was shaped by union-led campaigns and floor activism, including “Union Proud, Say It Loud!”“Our power at the bargaining table came from your unity,” said Dimondstein.Bottom Line
This contract secures key protections and improvements, with no concessions, through 2027. Raises, job security, fair pay structure, and strong union wins are now locked in.
We did it together. Union proud. Union strong.