Thrift Store Workers Join CWA in New Jersey

Seeking benefits, respect and greater job security during the recession, 41 bus drivers and loaders at the Red, White and Blue Thrift Store in Hamilton, N.J., voted 20-16 for representation with CWA Local 1040 this week.

"Workers are very excited to build their union," Local 1040 Organizer Connie English said. The company played hardball, even firing the lead activist on the workers' inside organizing committee. The local is challenging the termination at the NLRB. "We think we have a strong case," English said.

In addition to English, Staff Representative Christopher Young assisted the workers in their campaign.