August 14, 2013 Reprint on LaborPress http://www.ufcw.org According to the Department of Labor, the retail sector continues to play a major role in adding jobs to the economy, but most
August 12, 2013 By Stephanie West Brooklyn, NY – Demonstrations at two Brooklyn supermarkets took place Saturday August 10th to protest wage violations. The two stores include a Canarsie Supermarket,
August 5, 2013 By Joe Maniscalco New York, NY – When workers at the WCA Car Wash in the Bronx recently voted to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
August 5, 2013 By Stephanie West Pittsburgh, Penn. – The United Steelworkers (USW) have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with BF Goodrich covering 2,400 workers at
August 2, 2013 By Neal Tepel Detroit, Michigan – This past week fast-food worker strikes continue to spread across the country with demonstrations in Chicago, Detroit and Flint, as strikes
July 31, 2013 By Neal Tepel Walmart continues to silence employees that speak out about Walmart's policies of intimidation and those that call for better working conditions at the company.
July 29, 2013 By Marc Bussanich New York, NY—In late May Walmart workers struck over poor working conditions, erratic scheduling assignments and a lack of comprehensive health benefits. Nineteen workers
July 29, 2013 By Neal Tepel Bronx, NY — Workers at the WCA Car Wash in Soundview voted unanimously to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), UFCW, becoming the
July 29, 2013 By Stephanie West Washington, DC – As fast-food workers in seven cities have walked off their jobs in recent months calling for higher wages and industry reforms, a new
July 26, 2013 By Joe Maniscalco Brooklyn, NY – Burger King, McDonald’s, KFC and the rest of the $200 billion fast food industry in NYC will soon have an unwelcome addition
