Is the post office going to offer early retirement?
The U.S. Postal Service is leaving the door open to involuntary layoffs as it seeks to downsize its managerial and administrative staff, part of an ongoing effort to reorganize the agency. USPS first announced it would offer voluntary early retirement to eligible non-bargaining unit workers in early March.
How is APWU Cola calculated?
How the COLA is Calculated. The 2023 FERS retiree COLA is based on the third quarter (July, August, September) average CPI-W index (1982-84=100) in 2022 over the 2021 third quarter average. However, if the CPI-W quarterly average increases 3% or more, they subtract 1%.
Is there a new APWU contract?
The main Collective Bargaining Agreement (union contract) between the APWU and the USPS has been overwhelmingly ratified by the members. The contract was signed by APWU President Mark Dimondstein and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on February 28, 2022.
How do I file a grievance with USPS?
File a Complaint with the U.S. Postal Service
- Use the USPS website's Email Us form. ...
- Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or TTY: 1-800-877-8339.
- Speak to the station manager (postmaster) at a local post office.
- Contact the district the postal consumer and industry affairs office that handles questions for your district.