Hudson News Contract Ratified

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After months of bargaining, on June 27, 2025, we ratified a new 3 year agreement with Hudson News. New contract improvements include:  

  • The largest wage increases we’ve ever seen with this new scale beginning on June 28, 2025:  

  • Warehouse employees shall maintain an additional $1 above the retail scale based on years of service.  

  • One-time application of $0.50/hr for employees with 11 or more years of service as of ratification date. 

  • Ratification Bonus:  

  • Tier 1: $100 

  • Tier 2: $200 

  • Tier 3: $350 

  • Beginning in January 1, 2026, a transition to a pension retirement plan – important note: Members must stay at least 5 more years from 1/1/2026 to become vested into the pension plan  

  • Staffing improvements for shift filling and trial program to select a schedule based on your needs  

  • Immigration protections to ensure protected leave for those dealing with immigration issues  

  • An additional holiday (Juneteenth) and now receiving 1 ½ pay on Thanksgiving  

We’re not done organizing! We are going to continue fighting for improvements in our contract and that starts with you. Get involved in your union by becoming a steward or joining our labor management committee. Reach out to your union representative Aaron Bailey at (206) 436-6631 to learn more about how to get involved