On Oct. 22, the Postal Service announced that the Skilled Maintenance Assessment (SMA) will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, under the USPS/APWU Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “Re: Skilled Maintenance Assessment,” dated Aug. 14. The SMA consists of five exams that will determine promotion eligibility in the Maintenance Craft. According to the agreement, the SMA […]
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