Unanimous Contract Ratification for CWA Nonprofit Members

In April, CWA Local 1037 members at Bergen’s Promise, a nonprofit care management organization in New Jersey, voted unanimously to ratify a new union contract. Negotiations began in late 2025, and members had been working without a contract since January 1, 2026. In March, members sent a strong message to management, with 97% signing a petition in solidarity.

The new contract includes significant wage increases, a second telework day, lower healthcare contribution percentages, and protects workers from being forced to work on weekends.

“Working in the mental health field, we know as well as anyone how important it is to prioritize our weekends and know in advance when we can decompress. That was non-negotiable in this process,” said Nigera Minkins, Shop Steward and Care Manager. “It was a long fight but worth it. It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon. And our members being so engaged all the way made us feel like we could win this and not have to just accept the first offer management made.”

Congratulations to CWA Local 1037 members at Bergen’s Promise!

 
Nearly every member at Bergen’s Promise signed petitions, participated in sticker drives, and participated in other direct actions during their bargaining process. The result: a fair contract won by unanimous vote.

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.