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The NALC and the Postal Service have agreed to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Re: Expiration of Temporary Time Limit Extension on Step B and Arbitration Appeals (M-01981).

MOU Re: Temporary Time Limit Extension on Step B and Arbitration Appeals (M-01977) extended the time limits for appealing grievances to Step B of the grievance-arbitration procedure, and appeals to arbitration, for a period of 30 days beyond those specified in the National Agreement and expires Friday May 6, 2022. In accordance with M-01981, absent agreement otherwise at the Formal A or regional/area levels, May 7, 2022, will serve as day 1 of the existing contractual time limits for such appeals to Step B and arbitration that remain timely on the May 6, 2022.

These MOUs can be found in NALC’s Materials Reference System.