CWA Members Ratify Contract at NDWA, Save Jobs After Strong Member Mobilization

Earlier this month, CWA Local 1180 members at the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) voted overwhelmingly to ratify a three-year contract that rescinds nine layoffs. The decision came after the unit demonstrated extraordinary unity through contract mobilization efforts.

In addition to saving nine jobs, the new contract protects raises, secures wage improvements and compensation updates that support greater equity across the bargaining unit, strengthens comp time, and improves disciplinary and performance processes. Members at NDWA prioritized protecting union rights and were able to establish new enforceable proportionality language that safeguards the long-term strength of the bargaining unit. Members also reduced NDWA’s proposed no-strike restrictions to the narrowest possible terms.

To achieve this contract, members built unity across the bargaining unit and had 95 percent participation in mobilization actions like a strike authorization vote. This solidarity sent a powerful message and brought NDWA back to the bargaining table, ultimately resulting in a much stronger agreement.

“NDWA workers’ dedication and collective strength made this agreement possible,” said CWA Local 1180 President Gloria Middleton. “This ratification is a powerful reminder of what we achieve when we stand together, and it is a strong start to the next chapter of our partnership with NDWA.”

NDWA is a labor rights organization dedicated to uplifting the rights of the 2.2 million domestic workers across the country who provide essential care work in homes and communities. NDWA and CWA Local 1180 look forward to continuing their shared mission of building power for domestic workers and maintaining a relationship grounded in responsibility, fairness, and mutual respect.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.