American Postal Workers Union Approves New Contract with USPS
Agreement Runs Through September 20, 2027
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU), AFL-CIO has officially ratified a new three-year labor contract with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that will remain in effect through September 20, 2027.
The agreement provides:
- Annual general wage increases
- Semi-annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs)
- New measures to help recruit and retain postal support employees
- Continued operational flexibility through the use of postal support employees
“This agreement is fair and balanced. It addresses both parties’ bargaining objectives in a financially responsible manner and, importantly, supports our mission to modernize postal operations to better serve the needs of our customers and provide first-in-class service,” said Acting Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer Doug Tulino.
The APWU represents more than 190,000 employees, including clerks, mechanics, vehicle drivers, custodians and administrative staff.
This contract supports the Postal Service’s broader Delivering for America plan, focused on creating a sustainable, modernized postal network to meet evolving customer needs.
