10/13/2026
December penalty overtime exclusion
Greetings:
As referenced in Article 8, Sections 4 and 5 of the USPS-NALC National Agreement, the December period during which penalty overtime regulations are not applicable consists of four consecutive service weeks. This year, the December period begins Pay Period 26-2026, Week 1 (Nov. 28, 2026) and ends Pay Period 27-2026, Week 2 (Dec. 25, 2026).
Keep in mind, the penalty overtime exclusion period does not affect the provision bargained for and included in the 2023-2026 National Agreement outlined in Article 8, Section 4.G.
Visit the below link for more information:
https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/december-penalty-overtime-exclusion-set
In unity,
John Robles
National Business Agent
NALC Region 4