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Apr17

Juicy Couture workers with #JustHours protest cuts to hours & benefits at flagship store

0 Comments Tags: #JustHours, Juicy, Juicy Couture, Just Hours, low wage

Contact: Yana Walton E-mail: yana@retailactionproject.org Office: 646.490.5925 Cell: 646.453.9816 New York, NY – Workers at Juicy Couture’s flagship store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan are drawing attention to the high-end retailer’s recent replacement of good full-time jobs with part-time positions as part of the Just Hours Campaign to address the underemployment crisis caused by corporate [...]

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Jan11

Workers with Just Hours campaign protest underemployment at NRF during Bill Simon speech

0 Comments Tags: Bill Simon, Just Hours, retail, ROC-NY, Stuart Appelbaum, Walmart

Media Advisory: RETAIL WORKERS TO PROTEST JUST-IN-TIME WORKFORCE PRACTICES AT NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION EXPO on JANUARY 15 at 9:30am Just Hours campaign holds Walmart’s CEO accountable for underemployment in industry Yana Walton, Retail Action Project O: 646-490-5925 C: 646-453-9816 E-mail: yana@retailactionproject.org New York, NY: As Walmart CEO Bill Simon delivers the keynote address at the National Retail Federation’s BIG Show Tuesday, [...]

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Dec19

SoHo Retailer Pays $950,000 to Workers in Wage Theft Settlement

0 Comments Tags: Eric Schneiderman, Mystique Boutique, New York State Office of the Attorney General, wage theft

For Immediate Release: December 18, 0212 Yana Walton, Retail Action Project Communications Director O: 646-490-5925 C: 646-453-9816 E-mail: yana@retailactionproject.org MEDIA ADVISORY: SoHo Retailer Pay $950,000 to Workers in Wage Theft Settlement NYS Attorney Generals’ Office Disburses Checks at the Retail Action Project on Thursday 12/20 New York, NY: On Thursday, December 20th, over a hundred current [...]

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Nov21

RAP Targets Retailers Open on Thanksgiving for Black Friday Actions

0 Comments Tags: Black Friday, Retail Workers, Sustainable Scheduling, Thanksgiving

For Immediate Release: November 21, 2012 Contact: Justin Hamano E-mail: justin@retailactionproject.org Office: 646.490.5925 Cell: 347.861.5254 RETAIL ACTION PROJECT TARGETS RETAILERS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING ON BLACK FRIDAY, WORKERS & SHOPPERS VISIT WALMART & MORE New York, NY – Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year, generating massive revenues for the growing retail industry. But [...]

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Oct16

Retail Workers Protest Abusive Scheduling at Flagship Abercrombie & Fitch

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For Immediate Release: October 15, 2012 Contact: Yana Walton E-mail: yana@retailactionproject.org Office: 646.490.5925 Cell: 646.453.9816 Retail Workers Protest Abusive Scheduling at Flagship Abercrombie & Fitch New York, NY – Retail workers and allies of the Retail Action Project (RAP) are taking action to demand livable schedules at Abercrombie & Fitch’s flagship store on 5th Avenue this week, [...]

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May 2013
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		1 May Day March 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Workers and community groups from around New York City are coming together May 1st to stand up for worker and immigrant rights, and fight back against the 1%. Let’s march through SOHO to remember the workers who fought for the 8-hour workday and let retail workers know: if we come together, we can win Just Hours!	2 Visual Merchandise Part 4 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm An effective marketing and communication tool for creating exceptional product displays, increasing store traffic and boosting sales.	3	4	5
6	7 OSHA Training 10:00 am – 3:00 pm This two part training covers safety and health hazards you may encounter on the job. You'll learn how to identify, avoid, control, and prevent hazards at work. We'll go over workers' rights, employer's responsibilities, and how to file safety complaints. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/Y0mEIk OSHA Training Customer Service Training 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are your customer service skills polished? Come to our four-class series and improve your opportunities to advance on the sales floor and land a better retail job! Improve your qualifications with a completion certificate from Laguardia Community College. Dinner Provided, free training. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/ZPe5xC Customer Service Training	8 OSHA Training 11:00 am – 4:00 pm This two part training covers safety and health hazards you may encounter on the job. You'll learn how to identify, avoid, control, and prevent hazards at work. We'll go over workers' rights, employer's responsibilities, and how to file safety complaints. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/Y0mEIk OSHA Training	9 Customer Service Training 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are your customer service skills polished? Come to our four-class series and improve your opportunities to advance on the sales floor and land a better retail job! Improve your qualifications with a completion certificate from Laguardia Community College. Dinner Provided, free training. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/ZPe5xC Customer Service Training	10	11	12
13	14 Customer Service Training 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are your customer service skills polished? Come to our four-class series and improve your opportunities to advance on the sales floor and land a better retail job! Improve your qualifications with a completion certificate from Laguardia Community College. Dinner Provided, free training. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/ZPe5xC Customer Service Training	15	16 Hiring Event 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Major retail brands are looking for sales associates, cashiers, and management associates! If you experience in sales, customer service, cashiering or management in retail stores, register for this two day hiring event to apply to major retailers like GAP, Banana Republic, Express, & TJ Maxx. * You MUST attend both days of the event to be considered for the positions.* Don't miss this chance to get connected with hiring managers from major retail stores right here at RAP! Please arrive on time, dress for interviews, and bring a copy of your resume if you have one. Register at the link below: Hiring Event Customer Service Training 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Are your customer service skills polished? Come to our four-class series and improve your opportunities to advance on the sales floor and land a better retail job! Improve your qualifications with a completion certificate from Laguardia Community College. Dinner Provided, free training. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/ZPe5xC Customer Service Training	17 Hiring Event 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Major retail brands are looking for sales associates, cashiers, and management associates! If you experience in sales, customer service, cashiering or management in retail stores, register for this two day hiring event to apply to major retailers like GAP, Banana Republic, Express, & TJ Maxx. * You MUST attend both days of the event to be considered for the positions.* Don't miss this chance to get connected with hiring managers from major retail stores right here at RAP! Please arrive on time, dress for interviews, and bring a copy of your resume if you have one. Register at the link below: Hiring Event	18	19
20 Intro Blogging Part 1 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm RAP’s 3-Part blogging course helps you find inspiration to create content for a blog that reflects your views and personal style. Whether you’re interested in blogging for change or showcasing your talents, your blog is a great tool for networking and developing your career. We’ll go over different types of blogs, hosting sites, increasing your readership, personalizing your blog, and more!	21 Visual Merchandise Part 1 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm An effective marketing and communication tool for creating exceptional product displays, increasing store traffic and boosting sales.	22 Blogging Part 2 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm RAP’s 3-Part blogging course helps you find inspiration to create content for a blog that reflects your views and personal style. Whether you’re interested in blogging for change or showcasing your talents, your blog is a great tool for networking and developing your career. We’ll go over different types of blogs, hosting sites, increasing your readership, personalizing your blog, and more!	23 Visual Merchandise Part 2 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm An effective marketing and communication tool for creating exceptional product displays, increasing store traffic and boosting sales.	24 Blogging Part 3 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm RAP’s 3-Part blogging course helps you find inspiration to create content for a blog that reflects your views and personal style. Whether you’re interested in blogging for change or showcasing your talents, your blog is a great tool for networking and developing your career. We’ll go over different types of blogs, hosting sites, increasing your readership, personalizing your blog, and more!	25	26
27	28 Visual Merchandise Part 3 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm An effective marketing and communication tool for creating exceptional product displays, increasing store traffic and boosting sales.	29	30 Visual Merchandise Part 4 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm An effective marketing and communication tool for creating exceptional product displays, increasing store traffic and boosting sales.	31

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Juicy Couture workers with #JustHours protest cuts to hours & benefits at flagship store

Workers with Just Hours campaign protest underemployment at NRF during Bill Simon speech

SoHo Retailer Pays $950,000 to Workers in Wage Theft Settlement

RAP Targets Retailers Open on Thanksgiving for Black Friday Actions

Retail Workers Protest Abusive Scheduling at Flagship Abercrombie & Fitch

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