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Manufacturing Division
From the beginning, the New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board, UNITE HERE has represented women and men working in the manufacturing sector of this country. In the earliest days of our great Union, we chiefly represented workers in the textile industry (dyeing, sewing, alterations and so forth).
Today, your Joint Board represents workers in many different sectors of manufacturing. Everything from plastics, food products, health care, electronics, textiles, and so much more!
Yes it’s true; the members of UNITE HERE make the difference. With our excellent contracts, benefit packages, along with work-place democracy; we keep the factories and mills running— so our country and the world can enjoy have the highest quality of life!
Manufacturing News
Shop Stewards Come Together to Strengthen Grievance Handling Skills
The Shop Stewards’ Workshop on May 3rd was a great success!
Local 98 and Plastic, Soft Materials Association Reach Agreement
Contract negotiations have recently concluded between the New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board, and its Local 98 with the Plastic, Soft Materials Association. The results— an impressive 3 year contract.
After months of talks between the Union and the Company, and as many as 10 bargaining sessions, a new agreement was reached. From the beginning the bargaining committee was steadfast in maintaining affordable health insurance and fair gains in wages for its 600 members. Thanks to their dedication, nearly all goals where met. Just to name a few:
3 Year Agreement Reached at Bemis, Local 1439
After 9 meetings, a 60 day contract extension, and several membership meeting— a new 3 year agreement was ratified between Local 1439, and Bemis Incorporated of Flemington New Jersey.
Saks Workers Sew up New Contract
Union and management negotiators have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract for New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board members at Saks
Burma Bibas Workers Get Severance Package
Seventy five workers at the Burma Bibas tie factory in Long Island
