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Serving up a good contract:<\/strong>\u00a0Workers celebrate their win to protect against the negative affects of tech on their jobs.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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RWDSU<\/a>\/UFCW Local 1102 members employed as food service workers at Chartwells Compass Group at Iona University in New Rochelle, N.Y., recently ratified a new contract with artificial intelligence (AI) protections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The three-year contract delivers unprecedented wage increases, the highest in the unit\u2019s history, while fully maintaining the members\u2019 strong health and benefit coverage. In addition, workers secured an increased uniform allowance, a key quality-of-life improvement that reflects the professional value of their work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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While these financial gains are historic, the agreement also addresses a modern challenge facing workers: the impact of technology in the workplace. Following the August 2025 opening of a new dining hall featuring AI-powered ordering kiosks and \u201cJust Walk Out\u201d grab-and-go technology, the union saw firsthand how automation can displace experienced staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cAI has the potential to impact all of our jobs,\u201d said RWDSU\/UFCW Local 1102 President Jack Caffey. \u201cThat\u2019s why we are making sure we get in front of the changes AI is bringing so members don\u2019t get hurt and our contracts stay strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Recognizing this shift, RWDSU\/UFCW Local 1102 fought for and secured critical new contract language to protect members from the ripple effects of technological change. The union recognized that even when jobs are not eliminated, automation often leads to arbitrary reassignments that disrupt seniority and creates a domino effect across the campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This new language codifies seniority protections, ensuring that as technology evolves, our members are not left behind. By securing these safeguards, RWDSU\/UFCW Local 1102 has set a new standard for labor in the digital age, protecting the stability, fairness, and dignity of work at Iona University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Serving up a good contract:\u00a0Workers celebrate their win to protect against the negative affects of tech on their jobs. RWDSU\/UFCW Local 1102 members employed as food service workers at Chartwells Compass Group at Iona University in New Rochelle, N.Y., recently ratified a new contract with artificial intelligence (AI) protections. 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