When the dedicated staff at Diversicare Pell City in Alabama joined the RWDSU Mid‑South Council earlier this year, they knew they were taking a bold step into the fight for justice and recognition. What they didn’t know yet was that milestone would soon become a contract victory defined by dignity, fairness, and real value. These nursing home workers, those who feed, comfort, and care for some of Alabama’s most vulnerable residents, have now ratified their first-ever union contract, and it delivers in every sense.…

On July 1, RWDSU Local 338 members at Duane Reade voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract. Bargaining alongside Workers United Local 340A, RWDSU members faced months of little to no movement at the bargaining table. As rumors swirled about a hedge fund looking to buy Duane Reade’s parent company, Walgreens, members stayed united and focused on winning the contract they deserve. By bravely sharing their personal stories, members pushed management to finally move at the table…

RWDSU Local 1102 members at NYU Dental, food service workers employed by Compass Group, have successfully negotiated and ratified a new union contract that delivers substantial wage increases, enhanced contributions to the Medical Fund, and a range of critical workplace improvements. These workers support the NYU campus community every day, and this agreement is a major step forward in recognizing their skill, commitment, and value…

The certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at Citadel Bourbonnais nursing home in Illinois have won their union election and they’ve sent a powerful message in the process: the people who care for our loved ones deserve to be treated with dignity themselves.

For far too long, these essential workers who show up every day to provide care, comfort, and critical support to residents have faced scheduling and paycheck issues, and a lack of respect on the job. But now, they’ve chosen to change that by standing together and winning a voice at work.

This victory didn’t come easy. It took courage, organizing, and solidarity. The CNAs knew they deserved better. They knew that staffing shortages, inconsistent schedules and paychecks weren’t just hurting them, they were hurting the residents too. And they knew the only way to make real change was by coming together and fighting for a union contract.

That’s exactly what they’ve done…

Sandra Lee Williams, Deputy Political Director of the RWDSU, was recently awarded the Benjamin L. Hooks Keeper of the Flame Award by the NAACP at their National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. This esteemed recognition honors individuals who continue to make a powerful impact on civil rights, labor, and community justice. Named for the legendary Benjamin L. Hooks, the fifth Executive Director of the NAACP and a tireless champion of equality, the award is one of the organization’s most meaningful tributes…

For RWDSU Local 3, knowledge isn’t just power – it’s protection. At Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship store, the leadership team—President, Shaun Kavanagh, Secretary-Treasurer, James Eisenberg, and the Executive Board—make sure every member has their own copy of the union contract and understands what it means for them on the job. Although they do this every month, summer is especially crucial with many recent graduates entering the workforce and preparations already underway for a busy fall season, as holiday sales start earlier each year…

When immigrant workers are removed from their jobs, it’s not just them and their families who suffer, it's the workers left behind who are forced to pick up the pieces. RWDSU member Tom Torres from Kraft-Heinz in Holland, Michigan brought this reality to Washington, D.C. in July, speaking alongside union leaders and workers from across industries in the AFL-CIO about how shrinking workforces are straining employees with excessive shifts and overtime, threatening worker safety, and shrinking communities…

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have pushed through a sweeping bill that promises to “streamline the economy” and “cut red tape.” But behind the catchy slogans and grandstanding, the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” poses serious threats to everyday working people. Across our industries RWDSU members, their families and communities will be impacted…