RWDSU Marks 60 Years Since Bloomingdale’s 1965 Strike

60 years ago, in April 1965, Bloomingdale’s workers went on strike in New York City demanding a 35-hour work week, adequate wages, job security, and sick leave. The 15-day strike concluded on April 16, 1965, with workers winning a 26-cent raise. Check out historic footage of the strike below!

To see even more 1965 Bloomingdale’s strike footage, visit this page. Thanks to the NYC Department of Records and Information Services for preserving this piece of RWDSU history!