Macy’s - NO PROGRESS AT THE TABLE
Macy’s
NO PROGRESS AT THE TABLE
“Macy’s says they don’t understand our proposal for a living wage, so let’s take to the streets to explain!” – Nicole Hardin, Bargaining Team Member
Our Bargaining Team met with Management again on July 31, our first date with a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS).
FMCS is a U.S. government agency that provides mediation and arbitration services to assist unions and Employers reach an agreement during contentious labor disputes. Since previous talks have been unfruitful, we believe that mediation is a necessary.
Our priorities were clearly articulated to the mediator, with a primary focus on:
Wage Increases: We are resolute in our demand for a fair general wage increase that accounts for historic inflation. We also want an extra wage boost for colleagues who have worked 10 or more years with the company.
Wage Scales: Maintaining and updating our wage scales is crucial to ensuring that our compensation remains competitive, but Macys wants them gone entirely!
Safety: It's a no-brainer—our workplace should be safe for everyone, whether you're a customer or a colleague. We're pushing for a contract that makes Macy's step up and make real changes to improve safety in the store.
Furniture Gallery Hours: We're still not happy about the late-night business hours. It's hurting our commissions, and we think it was a bad move.
Despite or Bargaining Team’s willingness to engage with Management, it seems like Management isn't quite on the same page. The Employer refused to even give us a counter proposal! This means that their previous supposal of a $0.35 general wage increase, coupled with a mere $0.10 for colleagues with 15 or more years of service, remains on the table.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We firmly believe that it is time to take action! Join your co-workers at the informational pickets on Friday, August 11,@ 2pm—4pm. Your participation will send a powerful message to the Employer that we stand together in solidarity for a fair and just contract.
In the event an agreement is not reached this month, we may need to proceed with a strike authorization vote in September. This is not a step our Bargaining Team takes lightly, but it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our pursuit of a contract that addresses our concerns.