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In a powerful show of solidarity, members of RWDSU Local 379 working at United Dairy in Lancaster, Ohio have voted unanimously to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement. The successful negotiations, led by RWDSU member Howard Mooney and the Local 379 bargaining committee, concluded on March 18, 2026 with a contract that delivers significant economic gains and enhanced benefits for the workforce.
Today, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) announced that workers at the Patagonia store in SoHo voted unanimously to join the union over the weekend. The vote marks a historic milestone for employees of the outdoor apparel giant, as they become the first unionized Patagonia location in the eastern United States.
RWDSU members working for the Berlin Borough street crew have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement. The contract delivers critical improvements to wages, safety equipment, and family security for the workers who maintain the borough’s essential infrastructure.
After a focused contract campaign, members at Valley View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation have voted to ratify a new three-year agreement. Represented by RWDSU Local 139, the bargaining unit stood firm to secure a contract that delivers essential improvements to wages, benefits, and workplace protections.
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