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Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) Local 513 members who work at Canteen in Wilmington, Massachusetts, unanimously ratified a new five-year contract, securing strong gains and continued stability for all workers.

Under the new contract, RWDSU members will receive a 4% wage increase for each of the first three years, followed by a 3.5% increase in the final two years. Other details of the contract include an increase in the cell phone allowance to $30 per month, a $500 signing bonus, and no changes to other benefits and vacation provisions.

“This contract is a clear win for our members,” said Tina Buonaugurio, RWDSU New England Joint Board President and national recorder. “It provides meaningful wage increases, preserves benefits, and shows the power of solidarity when workers stand together.”