Happy Memorial Day!
Thank you from our union to all the men and women who have risked and given their lives in defense of our freedom.
Happy Memorial Day!
In Solidarity,The Officers, Executive Board and Staff at Local 3 RWDSU United Storeworkers
Open Enrollment 2020
Dear Local 3 RWDSU Members,
The Bloomingdale's/Macy's Inc. Open Enrollment Period begins May 21, 2020 and ends June 4, 2020.
The new plan year starts July 1, 2020 and ends June 30, 2021.
Please be advised: This year, Bloomingdale's/Macy's Inc. will rollover your current plans, including medical, dental and vision, if eligible, to ensure you are covered in the new plan year.
For benefits questions and support call 1-800-234-MACY (6229) and choose Option #3, then Option #1 to speak to a representative.
In Solidarity,
President Cassandra A. BerrocalLocal 3 RWDSU United Storeworker
Happy Mother's Day
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Wishing a very happy Mother's Day to all the members of our union family.
In Solidarity,
The Officers, Executive Board and Staff at Local 3 RWDSU United Storeworkers
Cassandra A. BerrocalPresident
International Workers Day
Dear Local 3 RWDSU Members,
Today our union joins working people around the world in celebrating International Workers Day. We honor the contributions and sacrifices of workers everywhere, and stand united in support of each other through this difficult time.
Thank you and be safe.
In Solidarity,The Officers, Executive Board and Staff at Local 3 RWDSU United Storeworkers
Workers Memorial Day
Dear Local 3 RWDSU Members,
On Workers Memorial Day, we at Local 3 honor the working people who have tragically lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus. This crisis has impacted us all, and some have paid the ultimate price providing essential services to the public during this critical time. Local 3 officers, staff and members join the entire labor movement in honoring those we have lost and their families.
Please watch this video memorial for our RWDSU brothers and sister that we lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please be safe, and continue to take care of each other.
President Cassandra A BerrocalLocal 3 RWDSU United Storeworkers
Love, Faith and Hope
Dear Local 3 RWDSU Members,
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, there are some things that remain unchanged...
They are:
Love, Faith and Hope for a brighter future.
Please remain healthy, safe and strong!
From The Officers, Executive Board and Staff at Local 3 RWDSU United Storeworkers
An Important Message from Your Union About Benefit Premiums
Dear Local 3 RWDSU Members.
Please be advised that the COVID-19 Store Closure Letter of Understanding Number 2 between Local 3 United Storeworkers and Bloomingdale's/Macy's Inc. states "The company will pay the full cost of the benefit premiums beginning the week of April 5th for the duration of the store closure period."
This means that the company will cover 100% of the cost of the premiums during April and May if needed.
This includes coverage for any dependents currently enrolled.
In Solidarity,
President Cassandra A. BerrocalLocal 3 RWDSU - United Storeworkers
Mental Health Resources
Local 3 would like to make you aware of the mental health services and other resources that are available to you as we go through this difficult time. Please contect us with any questions you may have. We are all in this together.
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A Message From Your Union: We Are Here To Help
Dear RWDSU Local 3 members,
We want to make sure you have all the information you need as we go through the shut down of the Bloomingdale's store due to COVID-19, and the furlough of Local 3 members. The New York State Department of Labor has put together a FAQ for workers who need to access government benefits, including but not limited to unemployment insurance. Please click here or on the button below to view the document.
Additionally, the RWDSU has created the COVID-19 Resources Hub, which is being continually updated with the most recent information about COVID-19 and how to get all the benefits you are entitled to. The hub, which is hosted at the RWDSU website www.rwdsu.org, contains information important to Local 3 members and representatives. Visit the hub for information on health and safety during this crisis, aid and resources for affected workers, and the government benefits that are available.
Click here to visit the RWDSU COVID-19 Resource Hub.May you and your family be safe,
President Cassandra A. BerrocalRWDSU Local 3
Statement From RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum On Bloomingdale's/Macy's Inc. Furlough Announcement
“RWDSU members at Bloomingdale’s/Macy’s Inc. are covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Two weeks ago we negotiated historic provisions for workers that expire on April 1st. Critically it included plans to negotiate future terms, which we are still doing. Bloomingdale’s/Macy’s Inc. needs to do much more for its employees than what they have announced so far -- and we are pushing them to do that. They will be judged in the future by how they treat their employees now," said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).