APWU and USPS Agree to One-Time Retirement Incentive, 'Early Out' for Postal Workers
January 13, 2025
Updated on 2/15/2025 -
APWU and the USPS released an addendum to the 2025 VER Questions and Answers (Q&As). This clarifies some questions around employees who have reached minimum retirement age (MRA), are under age 60, and have 20 or more years regarding if the retirement is "VER" or "Optional". It also clarifies whether employees who are in the "capped" groups are required to retire or not if they fall outside the cap.
On Jan. 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union have mutually agreed to a one-time Retirement Incentive, including an "early out" option for eligible employees.
The parties agree that the Postal Service will make lump sum incentive payments totaling $15,000 (less applicable taxes and deductions) to eligible full-time career employees who choose optional retirement or retire pursuant to a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER). Part-time employees will be eligible for a prorated amount, as provided in the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
You can read the full MOU below. Questions and Answers regarding are posted below.
