News from Your Ohio Chapter

Dear Member, UPMA

,

As we embark on a new fiscal year, a question I have been repeatedly asked is…any idea what the NPA payout will be for last year?  

Sadly, I have been unable to answer that, as we went through the entire fiscal year without having a decision on what the payouts would be. That in and of itself, is unacceptable. However, on September 30th I did receive notification from the Postal Service regarding this and other issues.

Since we are in ongoing “pay talks,” I cannot discuss specifically what the offer is at this point. What I will say is that the overall pay package was disappointing and inadequate.  

After my initial reaction, on October 1st the Service has asked to keep pay talks open. I have agreed to an extension in hopes that a reasonable pay package will be offered. Rest assured, I want you to know I understand how much you sacrifice, and I am hopeful, even with the climate on Capitol Hill, we will be able to get a fair pay package that reflects your dedication and hard work.


Tony Leonardi
UPMA National President

October 2025 Membership Standings for the Ohio Chapter

The National Office Sets Membership goals for every Chapter in the United States.

Your Ohio Chapter is doing a great job so far and we are within reach of hitting
our goal which is 135 new EAS members.

1187 we received 11 new members this month
1187A we received 3 new members this month

Year to date we have signed 112 members. We only need 23 new members to meet our goal. 

We have also signed 91 new Associate members. Our goal was 61. Congratulations Ohio.

All Members are included in the incentive for signing up new members, it is $100 for
each new EAS member that is signed up and $50 for each associate members signed
up.

We will give you the 1187’s to sign up members and help you get them in the
system. Please help the Chapter reach our goal by December 31, 2025

OPEN SEASON FEHB: from Dave Cook, UPMAR Legislative Chairman

Open Season for 2026 Federal Employees Health Benefits is November 10 - December 8, 2025. 

Open Season is the only period in which federal employees can change their health insurance coverage without having a qualifying life event, such as the birth of a child or marriage. During Open Season, employees can change their Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan, Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program, or Federal Employees Dental & Vision Insurance Program. Employees who are satisfied with their current benefits should still review any applicable plan changes and explore coverage options.

Please note: The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program and the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program do not participate in the annual open season.

August 17, 2025.  The National Convention of our UPMA Chapters and members has concluded. Our Ohio Chapter was in attendance. The opportunities for personal development in their UPMA positions is well recognized at these conventions. The emphasis on education geared toward our Postal responsibilities is also noted, with many topice presented that are useful to each of us.

Attendees heard presentations from several Postal Headquarters Representatives including Doug Tolino, Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Human Resources Officer, and our newly appointed 76th Postmaster General, David Steiner.

As a reminder, the 2026 National convention will be in Puerto Rico, the 2027 convention was awarded to Park City Utah.