Article 39 Separability and Duration

Article 39 Separability and Duration

Section 39.1 Separability

Should any part of this Agreement or any provision contained herein be rendered or declared invalid by reason of any existing or subsequently enacted legislation or by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidation of such part or provision of this Agreement shall not invalidate the remaining portions of this Agreement, and they shall remain in full force and effect.

CIM

If any part or provision of the National Agreement is rendered invalid due to legislation or court order, the remainder of the National Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

Section 39.2 Duration

Unless otherwise provided, this agreement shall be effective September 21, 2019, and shall remain in full force and effect to and including 12 midnight, September 20, 2022 and unless either party desires to terminate or modify it, for successive annual periods. The party demanding such termination or modification must serve written notice of such intent to the other party, not less than 90 or more than 120 days before the expiration date of the Agreement.

CIM

Except for certain provisions that were specifically designated as retroactive to September 21, 2019 or to other dates set forth in the National Agreement, the terms of the 2019 National Agreement were effective on April 25, 2020.

The 2019 National Agreement is effective until 12 midnight on September 20, 2022 unless neither party indicates its desire to terminate or modify it, in which case the National Agreement is automatically renewed for successive annual periods. If either party notifies the other in writing, within the prescribed time limits, of its desire to terminate or modify the National Agreement, then the National Agreement is subject to re-negotiation in accordance with the terms of the Postal Reorganization Act.

(The preceding Article, Article 39, shall apply to Mail Handler Assistant employees.)