RWDSU Local 338 members at The Herbal Care achieved a strong first contract at one of the first adult-use–only dispensaries in New York State to organize and successfully negotiate a union agreement. The organizing win was supported by  New York’s labor peace law, which protects workers’ ability to unionize without fear.

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.

RWDSU joined hundreds of advocates at the Georgia State Capitol on January 12, 2026, for the opening day of the legislative session, standing alongside the ACLU of Georgia and a broad coalition of community organizations to press lawmakers on priorities for working families. The “Pack the Capitol” mobilization made clear that workers, civil rights advocates, and grassroots groups plan to remain visible and engaged throughout the 40-day session.

As shoppers head to Bloomingdale’s this holiday season, it was RWDSU Local 3 members who kept the sales floors running, customers supported, and the store thriving during one of the busiest times of the year.