Important Information for Local 3 Members on Enrollment for 2022 Medical Coverage
LOCAL 3 United Storeworkers
RWDSU Council/UFCW
31-21 31st Street, 4th Floor
Astoria, NY 11106
(212) 371-6230
President, Shaun Kavanagh
Secretary-Treasurer, Brenda Moses
Recorder, James R. Deszighethy
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAL PLANS
REMINDER TO ALL LOCAL 3 MEMBERS
May 12 to May 26, 2022 Plan Year Begins July 1.
TAKE ACTION: Enroll by May 26, 2022 if you want medical coverage, a Health Saving Account or Flexible Spending Accounts (if you are eligible) for the 2022-2023 Plan Year.
Current elections in these Plans will end June 30, 2022 and WILL NOT ROLL OVER.
Notice of Nominations for RWDSU Convention, July 26-29, 2022
LOCAL 3 United Storeworkers
RWDSU Council/UFCW
31-21 31st Street, 4th Floor
Astoria, NY 11106
(212) 371-6230
President, Shaun Kavanagh
Secretary-Treasurer, Brenda Moses
Recorder, James R. Deszighethy
Local 3, United Storeworkers, RWDSU
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS OF LOCAL 3 DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO RWDSU CONVENTION (TO BE HELD JULY 26-29, 2022)
Date and Time for NOMINATIONS:
Monday, June 6, 2022 — 4:30PM and 6:30PM
Location: All Saints Church, 230 E. 60th Street, New York, NY
The Local 3 President is a delegate to the Convention by virtue of his election to office.
To Be Nominated: 9 Delegates & 3 Alternates
Members may run for either Delegate or Alternate, but not both.
Eligibility Requirement for Delegates and Alternates: Candidate must be an active member of Local 3 who has been in continuous good standing in Local 3 and in the RWDSU for a period of twelve months prior to July 26, 2022.
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF LOCAL 3 DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES TO RWDSU CONVENTION
Date and Time for ELECTION:
Monday, June 27, 2022 at 4:30PM and 6:30PM
Location: All Saints Church, 230 E. 60th Street, New York, NY
Candidates have the right to campaign and appear on the ballot as members of a slate.
Write-in votes are prohibited. Unopposed candidates will be deemed elected by acclamation.
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Local 3 Membership Meeting: May 16, 2022
LOCAL 3 UNION MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday, May 16, 2022, 4:30 PM
All Saints Church (247 East 60th Street, Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
AGENDA:
Announcement of new Local 3 Officers
Updating/Amending Local 3 By-Laws Vote
Good and Welfare
Issued by Local 3 RWDSU/UFCW, 31-21 31 Street 4th Floor, Astoria, NY 111-6 212-371-6230
Save the Date: Projected Membership Meetings 2022
These are the projected Local 3 membership meeting dates for 2022:
Monday May 16, 4:30 PM
AGENDA:
Announcement of new union officersVote for amended Local 3 bylaws
September 19, 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM
December 12, 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM
All Saint's Church at 230 East 60th Street (between 3rd and 2 Ave)
*all dates, times and location are subject to change so please check the website for any updates.
Scholarship Opportunities for Local 3 Members
Check out these links for more information on scholarship programs that Local 3 members are eligible to receive.
UFCW College Tuition Program
RWDSU Alvin E. Heaps Scholarship (due on May 30, 2022)
Union Plus Scholarship
Free 2022 Tax Preparation
RWDSU provides free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. To make an appointment, call RWDSU during office business hours, 9 AM - 5 PM at (212) 684-5300 or email [email protected] Click below to download the flyers.
Funeral Arrangements for Sister Cassandra A. Berrocal
It is with Deep Sorrow that we announce the passing of our Sister Cassandra A. Berrocal, President of Local 3 United Storeworkers RWDSU Council/UFCW and Director of The Storeworkers Security Plan on Sunday, January 15, 2022.
Visitation:
Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home
1076 Madison Avenue (81st Street)
New York, NY 10028
(212) 288-3502
Thursday, January 27, 2022, 2PM – 4PM and 6PM-8PM
Friday, January 28, 2022, 2PM – 4PM and 6PM –8PM
Funeral Mass:
Saturday, January 29, 2022
St Patrick’s Cathedral
5th Avenue (50th 51st Streets)
New York, NY
9:30AM
Attend virtually: Click here for the link to the virtual Funeral Mass for Casey. The link for the web stream will also be on Frank E Campbell website: Dignitymemorial.com. Under obituaries, search for Cassandra A Berrocal
Internment:
St. Raymond Cemetery
Bronx, NY
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a donation to:
Littleflowerny.org
Workersdefenseleague.org
Cards and Messages of Condolence may be sent to: Berrocal Family in care of Local 3 RWDSU/UFCW
We mourn the loss of Cassandra A. Berrocal
It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Cassandra A. Berrocal, President of Local 3 United Storeworkers RWDSU/UFCW passed away on January 15, 2021.
Cassandra who was raised in a union household fought tirelessly for working people to ensure their voices where heard.
Casey was a fighter not only for workers’ rights, but for equality in civil rights, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights.
We at Local 3 will miss our sister Cassandra and we will never forget her. In Cassandra’s honor, we will continue to fight for the same set of values she fought so hard for and we will continue to bring a voice to all working people.
Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
We will inform you when arrangements are made.
2022 Transition Package
2022 Transition Package
As negotiated in the 2021 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Bloomingdale’s is offering 50 Transition Packages to those colleagues who meet the eligibility requirements. All Selections must be made via Insite.
The election period window opens on January 9th and will close at 11:59 PM on January 15th.
The Eligibility Requirements are as follows:
Age 55+ as of January 15, 2022
15 years of completed service as of January 15, 2022
Must be a regular employee at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street or Long Island City
RWDSU Local 3 member
There will be Transition Package offered to fifty (50) eligible employees, in order of seniority.
First 25 transition packages offered, which are based on seniority, are eligible for one week for every completed year of service; max forty-seven (47) weeks of pay.
The remaining 25 transition packages, which are offered based on seniority, are eligible to receive one week for every completed years of service; max twenty six (26) weeks of pay.
REMEMBER………All Selections must be made via Insite.
If you have any questions regarding this offering, please contact your Union Representative.
Within the next week a severance overview with FAQs will be sent to you via IN-SITE Message. If you have questions regarding your benefits, please contact 1-800-234-6229, option 3.
In Union Solidarity,
President, Cassandra A. Berrocal
Secretary-Treasurer, Shaun Kavanagh
Recorder, JR Desighethy
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
The Year 2021 has been challenging for millions of American unionized workers. We have faced many obstacles due to COVID-19, and because it is not recommended to gather in groups, there will not be a Local 3 RWDSU Holiday Open House held this year.
We will start the Year 2022 with Knowledge, Understanding and Hard Lessons Learned. May the Year 2022 be filled with New Beginnings, Opportunities and Hope.
LET US ALL PAUSE – Remember our Blessings – Family – Employment – Good Health – The Protections of Union Membership – Good Friends.
We wish You and your Families a Peaceful, Healthy and Happy New Year!
Please stay Safe – stay Healthy – stay Strong!
In Union Solidarity,
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER
President, Cassandra A. Berrocal
Secretary-Treasurer, Shaun Kavanagh
Recorder, James deSzighethy