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Press Release, Collective Bargaining Chelsea Connor Press Release, Collective Bargaining Chelsea Connor

National Voter Registration Day 2025 is quickly approaching on September 16th! For union members, registering to vote is an essential step in ensuring our voices are heard, both in the workplace and beyond. We recognize that our collective power is not only in negotiating for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions but also in actively engaging in the political arena. Elections shape policies that influence labor laws, workers' rights, the economy, and more. By registering to vote, union members guarantee that they have a direct impact on these decisions, from local elections to national contests that can shape the future of the labor movement.

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Statement Chelsea Connor Statement Chelsea Connor

“No matter who the president may be, our job is the same – to represent the members of our union and to protect their rights and advance their interests. The way to improve working conditions is by organizing, and we will continue to do that.”

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Press Release, Political Chelsea Connor Press Release, Political Chelsea Connor

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Stuart Appelbaum, President of the RWDSU issued the following statement…

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