The spirit of solidarity that united retail workers of different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and religions in pursuit of a common goal back in the 1930s, continues today. That spirit has made it possible for RWDSU Local 1-S to negotiate contracts that provide Macy’s employees with decent wages, job security, good medical, dental and pension benefits, and a voice in the creation of respectful, healthy and safe working conditions.

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YOUR NEW UNION LEADERSHIP TEAM
YOUR NEW UNION LEADERSHIP TEAM

Your votes have been counted, and your new leadership team has been elected to serve a new three-year term. On February 6, 2026, the newly elected leadership of RWDSU Local 1-S was officially sworn in at our office in Midtown Manhattan. RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum presided over the ceremony and delivered the Oath of Office…

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Take Action: Urge Gov Hochul to Sign the Retail Worker Safety Act Into Law
Take Action: Urge Gov Hochul to Sign the Retail Worker Safety Act Into Law
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Sign Up for October 2023 Shop Steward Trainings!
Sign Up for October 2023 Shop Steward Trainings!

RWDSU Local 1-S will be conducting all-day Shop Stewards trainings on October 24th  and 25th from 9am-5pm over at 140 West 31 Street on the 2nd floor. RSVPs are due October 13th. Use the forms below to sign up for a training!

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Short Term Disability Enrollment: Deadline September 15, 2023
Short Term Disability Enrollment: Deadline September 15, 2023

We are encouraging our members to enroll into the benefit by September 15, 2023.

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Our Union Contract negotiations are underway! As promised we're keeping you updated. Visit our website rwdsulocal1s.org/updates for the latest.