Monday, May 5, 2025
Local contract (LMOU) negotiations start soon
Pursuant to Article 30 of the 2023-2026 National Agreement, branches will have the opportunity to negotiate with management at the local level provisions of their Local Memorandum of Understanding (LMOU). The local implementation period will be May 27, 2025, to June 26, 2025.
NALC has created an LMOU Negotiations Guide and accompanying reference documents to assist local branch presidents in this very important process. The guide contains helpful tips to prepare for negotiations, writing proposals and the impasse rules. The electronic version of the guide and sample documents are available now in the Members Only portal of the NALC website under the Presidents Docs tab. Printed copies of the guide will be mailed to each of the regional national business agents’ offices beginning Tuesday, May 6.
Preparation is key for successful LMOU negotiations. Be sure to review the guide so you can be ready!