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On August 15, 2023, RWDSU Local 379 members at Aramark Columbus ratified a new three-year agreement. They saw some of the largest wage increases they have ever had, in addition to maintaining their union pension and union health insurance. Congratulations to Aramark Columbus workers!
In the summer of 2023, RWDSU members in Ohio got involved in the “Vote No on Issue 1” campaign, engaging with fellow Ohioans to come out and vote NO on Issue 1 on Tuesday, August 8. In the latest attempt by Republican legislators to silence the vote of the people, this ballot referendum sought to amend the century old practice of amending the state constitution with a simple majority vote….
RWDSU members at Fresh Mark in Massillon, Ohio, and at Fresh Mark cold storage ratified a new three-year contract that brings numerous improvements to 450 RWDSU members employed in food processing and cold storage there. The new agreement, which was overwhelmingly ratified, adds a fifth week of paid vacation, and also includes significant annual wage increases including six percent the first year…
RWDSU members in Salem, Ohio, have ratified a new four-year contract that brings numerous improvements and protects the health insurance plan. The progression has been greatly decreased from five years to only 18 months, meaning members can reach the full pay rate three and a half years earlier. There are annual wage raises in the contract, and a shift differential that will bring an extra $.25 an hour for the second shift and an extra $1.50 per hour for the third. Newly added benefits include a longevity raise for senior employees, and an extra week of paid vacation for all members. Maintenance workers will earn more money after completing training classes, and there are increases in the company 401K match and an extra $150 shoe allowance for warehouse workers.
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