Every year on June 19, we celebrate the end of slavery here in the U.S. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last group of people enslaved in the southern U.S. were informed of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation. Local 3 wishes all our members a Happy Juneteenth and reconfirms our commitment to fighting for racial justice on the job!
Local 3 Celebrates Pride Month
This June, RWDSU Local 3 is proud to celebrate Pride Month. In a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack, we reaffirm our union’s commitment to fighting for queer rights. We take seriously the labor movement saying that “an injury to one is an injury to all.” We hope all the LGBTQIA+ members of our RWDSU Local 3 union family have a happy and safe Pride celebration this month!
Local 3 Officers and Executive Board Sworn In!
Today, June 11, 2024, our Local 3 Officers and Executive Board were sworn in to their positions by RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum and RWDSU Secretary-Treasurer Joseph Dorismond! Congratulations to all, and thank you for your service to our union!
Active Violence Emergency Response Training
Open Enrollment for Medical Coverage for 2024-2025
Local 3 Opens 2024 Negotiations with Bloomingdale's
On March 13, RWDSU Local 3 bargaining committee members came to the bargaining table to open negotiations for our 2024 contract with Bloomingdale’s. Local 3 is united for a strong contract.
Take the 2024 Contract Survey by 2/23!
Dear Local 3 Members:
The Union contract between Local 3 United Storeworkers RWDSU/UFCW and Bloomingdale's /Macy's Inc. will expire on March 1, 2024 with a sixty (60) day extension to May 1st
The leadership of the Local anticipates that these negotiations will be the most difficult in the Union's eighty seven year history. Nevertheless, we are confident that "sticking together" will enable us to negotiate a contract that meets the needs of the Membership.
As we begin to prepare for our 2024 Union contract negotiations it is important that your voices are heard at the table. We will be launching our member survey and we encourage every member to participate. The survey will be open through Fri, February 23, 2024.
In Solidarity,
Local 3 President Shaun Kavanagh and Local 3 Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Moses
Click below to take the survey in English or Spanish!
February 5 Membership Meeting
LOCAL 3 UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 4:30 and 6:30PM
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, 230 East 60th STREET (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
AGENDA:
Report on Local 3 Activities
Local 3 2024 Membership Contract Survey
Good & Welfare
Below, please find a letter from Local 3 President Shaun Kavanagh and Local 3 Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Moses inviting members to the Feb 5 membership meeting:
Dear Local 3 Members:
The Union contract between Local 3 United Storeworkers RWDSU/UFCW and Bloomingdale's /Macy's Inc. will expire on March 1, 2024 with a sixty (60) day extension to May 1st
The leadership of the Local anticipates that these negotiations will be the most difficult in the Union's eighty seven year history. Nevertheless, we are confident that "sticking together" will enable us to negotiate a contract that meets the needs of the Membership.
It is important that you attend and participate in all Membership Meeting and any other Union Activities as planned. Membership Meetings have been scheduled to be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 4:30PM and 6:30PM at All Saints Church, 230 E. 60th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
As we begin to prepare for our 2024 Union contract negotiations it is important that your voices are heard at the table. We will be launching our member survey and we encourage every member to participate.
2023 Holiday Open House Party
Local 3 United Storeworkers, RWDSU/UFCW
Welcomes You to Our Holiday Open House Party
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Which will be held at:
Bloom’s Tavern, 208 E. 58 Street (Between 3rd and 2nd Avenues NY, NY)
11:00AM – 3:00 PM
Come celebrate the Holidays with Local 3 Leadership. Hot Dishes, Sandwiches, Salads, dessert platters Coffee/Tea and House Wine, Select Beer and Soda.
Must bring your Bloomies ID for admission
See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RESCHEDULED: October 2 Membership Meeting
LOCAL 3 UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023, 4:30 and 6:30PM
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, 230 East 60th STREET (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
AGENDA:
Local 3 Activities
Good and Welfare
Financial Report
SWSP Sick Day Benefit
Upcoming: September 25 Membership Meeting
LOCAL 3 UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, 4:30 and 6:30PM
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, 230 East 60th STREET (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
AGENDA:
Local 3 Activities
Good and Welfare
Financial Report
SWSP Sick Day Benefit
Upcoming: May 22 Membership Meeting
LOCAL 3 UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023, 4:30 and 6:30PM
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, 230 East 60th STREET (Between 2nd and 3rd AVENUES)
AGENDA:
Report on UFCW 9th Regular Convention
Annual Open Enrollment for 2023-2024 Plan Year
Local 3 Activities
Financial Report
Good and Welfare
Annual Enrollment For 2023-24 Health Plan
Annual Enrollment begins next Thursday, May 18. You must actively enroll in a medical plan, Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account, if eligible, to have coverage for the 2023-2024 plan year that begins July 1. Additional details about specific plans and offerings will be available next week.
Relief Grant for Union Members
Information on the Childcare Subsidy
En espanol abajo.
Local 3 2022 Holiday Party
On Thursday, December 29, 2022 the officers of Local 3 celebrated the holiday season by hosting an open house party for the membership at a local restaurant. We had a tremendous turnout and wonderful time was had by all. Together, we're union strong!
December 12th, 2022 Membership Meeting
Thanks to everyone who came out to our December membership meeting! Congrats to our four lucky winners of the holiday raffle: Elsa Horan, Rose Gregoire, Kenny Manuel, and Mark Holup!
In his report, Local 3 President Kavanagh said Local 3 has the best contract in the retail industry but it is up to an active and engaged membership to protect the rights and benefits the union has fought to achieve since our first contract was signed in 1938. We're bringing these words of wisdom into 2023 with us!
NYC Labor Day Parade 2022
The 140th Labor Day Parade returned to Fifth Avenue for the first time since before the pandemic on Saturday, September 10th. Local 3 United Storeworkers RWDSU/UFCW proudly marched in solidarity with regional Local Unions. We are Stronger Together!
Local 3 Attends the 2022 New York State AFL-CIO Convention
Local 3 was proud to attend the New York State AFL-CIO Convention this week! President Mario Cilento called working men and women the true heroes of the Covid pandemic. Speakers, including Senator Chuck Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul, vowed to protect the rights of women and to protect the labor movement. Local 3 encourages all Union members to get out the vote in the Aug 23 primary! More info here: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/
Local 3 Attends the 24th Quadrennial RWDSU Convention
The Local 3 United Storeworkers delegation attended the 24th Quadrennial Convention of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union held in Atlanta, GA, July 26- 29 2022. The RWDSU leadership team, President Stuart Appelbaum, Secretary-Treasurer Robert Layng Jr., and Recorder Joseph Dorismond were overwhelmingly re-elected to a four-year term. The bold organizing campaigns at Amazon, REI Inc., and Housing Works in New York City are inspiring workers throughout the world to stand up, have their voices heard, and claim their seats at the table. Members of the Local 3 delegation were assigned to work on important committees that set goals for the future to organize the unorganized, demand safer working conditions and stronger contracts, and continue to be leaders in fighting for social justice. We are STRONGER TOGETHER!
