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CommentsSome 1,200 union workers in Macy’s stores from SeaTac to Bellingham have approved a new contract by a 75 percent margin.
The new agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 21 included better wages, a signing bonus and new seniority, scheduling and union security language, the union said.
“This was a tough bargain, and the members showed each other and management that while we can never get everything we want, if we speak with one voice, we can get what we need: respect as workers and better wages and benefits,” said David Fleishman, the union’s negotiation director.
The previous contract had expired in April.
Tacoma’s Macy’s is not covered by the new contract. A separate local represents workers at the Tacoma Mall stores.
John Gillie, The News Tribune
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