DURSO: RWDSU Transportation Service Workers in New York Ratify a New Contract
The combined wage and schedule increases are projected to increase annual earnings by roughly 40 percent during the next two and a half years. Longevity and performance bonuses were both doubled, and members will now earn an additional $1 per hour when training new employees. The contract also doubles the 401(k) employer match and adds an extra personal day.
The contract win was driven by strong member engagement. “We could not have achieved this without the dedication of the negotiating committee, each of whom attended every single session and remained vocal, active, and united throughout the process,” said RWDSU/UFCW Local 338 President John Durso. “Their presence sent a clear message of strength and solidarity at the table, and we thank them for their hard work and dedication.”