The National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU) is recognized as the exclusive collective bargaining agent for 47,000 Mail Handlers employed by the United States Postal Service. NPMHU membership is open to any Mail Handler of the USPS regardless of race, color, sex, age or national origin. Anyone else employed by the Federal Government or the Postal Service, who does not otherwise qualify for regular membership in the Union, may join as an associate member.