As referenced in Article 8, sections 4 and 5, of the USPS-NALC and USPS-APWU national agreements, 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 26-14 — Week 2 (December 6, 2014) — and ends Pay Period 02-15 — Week 1 (January 2, 2015).
— Labor Relations Policy and Programs, Labor Relations, 10-30-14
