News & Wins

What 8,000+ workers won this month — and what's next.

Every story below started where one worker decided not to stay quiet. We publish wins as soon as they're ratified, bargaining updates as they happen, and member stories whenever a member is ready to tell theirs.

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More from across the joint board

Average 8.35% increase to salariesNEJB MEMBERS

American Friends Service Committee (Local 66L)

Average 8.35% increase to salaries

The new contract secured an average 8.35% increase to salaries in the first year, with a total 28.18% average increase over the term of the contract.

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$30k in backpayNEJB MEMBERS

Bon Appétit Management Company (Compass) - Stonehill College

$30k in backpay

An arbitrator ruled in the union's favor and awarded $30k in lost wages to a worker who was terminated without cause.

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Thirty-Year Member ReinstatedNEJB MEMBERS

Chartwells (Compass) - Worcester State University

Thirty-Year Member Reinstated

The company terminated a member without cause after more than thirty years of service. The union won his reinstatement and six weeks in lost wages.

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4 terminated workers reinstatedNEJB MEMBERS

HomeGoods Distribution Center (TJX)

4 terminated workers reinstated

The union has successfully reversed the company's decisions and reinstated four terminated workers in six months.

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Equal Access to EducationNEJB MEMBERS

Richmond Community Services

Equal Access to Education

All members will receive equal opportunities to pursue further education after union leadership fought back against management's unequal treatment in scheduling.

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Reinstated After Medical LeaveNEJB MEMBERS

WellLife NYC

Reinstated After Medical Leave

Local 1904 won reinstatement with four months of backpay for a worker who was terminated after a medical leave of absence.

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