US Postal Service Reaches Tentative Deal with Mail Carriers

Around 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract agreement with the U.S. Postal Service, which includes backdated pay raises and a commitment to provide air-conditioned trucks. The agreement, which awaits ratification by union members, extends through November 2026, and comes after postal workers operated without a contract since May 2023. Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, noted that while not all demands were met, the deal recognizes the contributions of its members. The contract stipulates three annual pay increases of 1.3% by 2025 and retroactive cost-of-living adjustments, with improvements aimed at modernizing operations. Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino described the agreement as fair and beneficial to both employees and customers. Additionally, the Postal Service is committed to enhancing its fleet with air-conditioned vehicles, aligning with its long-term modernization goals.