Contract2011-2016 • March 18th, 2013
By now most of you are familiar with the general terms of the 2011-2016 Na- tional Agreement between the NPMHU and the USPS. As expected the arbitration decision mirrors those set for the Letter Carriers by Arbitrator Das which followed the outline negotiated by the APWU. Criti- cal elements of the NPMHU contract have been protected. The no lay-off and salary protections are still in place for all current and future employees. The economic package established by the arbitration panel chaired by Herbert Fishgold followed the contractual increases of 1%, 1.5%, and 1% established by the APWU and re- peated in the NALC award. The decision will provide seven Cost of Living Allow- ances over the course of the Agreement, although the first two are delayed, similar to the NALC, NRLCA, and the APWU. In addition, the COLA formula for current em- ployees has not been modified. Of signifi- cance is the retention of top Step P for new hires. Although career employees hired henceforth will begin at
Contract2011-2016 • June 22nd, 2011
Current Contract NYS Original Proposal Tentative Agreement Term of Agreement Four Year Six Year Five Year (2011‐2016) New ArticleNo Layoff None None For the Fiscal Years 2011‐12 and 2012‐13, employees represented by CSEA shall be protected from layoffs resulting from the facts and circumstances that gave rise to the present need for $450 million in workforce savings. For the term of the agreement, only material or unanticipated changes in the State’s fiscal circumstances, financial plan, or revenue will result in potential layoffs. Workforce reductions due to the closure or restructuring of facilities, as authorized by legislation, and SAGE determinations are excludedfrom these limitations. New ArticleTemporary Employees None None CSEA and the State will form a committee to participate in a review of all temporary service employees, consultants and contractors during the term of this agreement. The parties will meet and confer as to how State employees can be bet
