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For decades, the name “Patagonia” has been synonymous with environmental activism and corporate responsibility. But for the workers at the company’s flagship SoHo store in New York City, the brand’s famous motto “We’re in business to save our home planet” has started to feel like it’s missing a crucial component: the sustainability of the workers themselves.
Today, workers at the Patagonia store in SoHo filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking representation with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). This filing marks a major turning point for employees of the outdoor apparel giant, as they move to become the first unionized Patagonia location in the eastern United States. The filing joins a powerful streak of retail organizing and contract wins by the RWDSU in New York City and beyond.
RWDSU Local 338 proudly congratulates Angie Finerty, a longtime shop steward at the Bayside Stop & Shop, who was recently honored by Congresswoman Grace Meng for her many years of service and dedication to working people.
After five months of intensive negotiations, members of RWDSU Local 1102 have overwhelmingly ratified a landmark three-year agreement with retail giant H&M. This victory, affecting more than 1,000 workers, marks a significant turning point for retail labor standards across the country.
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