Pittsburgh, PA Vestis Workers Join RWDSU Local 101 in Union Election Victory

Drivers and warehouse workers at Vestis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania have voted to join RWDSU Local 101, in a win for workers towards improving conditions on the job and securing a stronger voice in the workplace.

These workers are responsible for packing and delivering essential goods—ranging from uniforms and linens to mattresses and medical kits—to a wide range of customers throughout the Pittsburgh region. Their work is physically demanding and must be highly coordinated, yet workers have long faced challenges around communication, unsafe working conditions, scheduling, and inadequate pay.

The successful union election was driven by a shared desire to have a say in how routes are managed, to improve health and safety standards, and to address ongoing issues with transparency and compensation. By unionizing, workers now have a formal seat at the table to advocate for fair treatment, better protections, and meaningful improvements to their working conditions.

As RWDSU Local 101 moves forward with the process of negotiating its first contract the focus will be on building a contract that reflects the needs and priorities of the workers—starting with a safer workplace, a clearer voice in daily operations, and fair, family-sustaining wages.

The victory at Vestis adds momentum to a growing movement of workers organizing across industries for better jobs and greater respect. With this election win, the Vestis workers in Pittsburgh have shown what is possible when workers stand together and demand change.