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.

Today’s announcement by the USDA is a dangerous step that puts corporate profits over the lives and safety of the essential workers who keep our food supply chain running. By proposing to permanently increase line speeds and remove critical worker safety oversight, the USDA is knowingly inviting a surge in workplace injuries and fatalities in an industry that is already among the most hazardous in the country.

Every election year, workers across the country make their voices heard at work, at home, and in their communities. But one of the most powerful ways you can influence the issues that affect your job, your family, and your future is by voting. And it all starts with voter registration.