We’re Unionizing for a Better Future Across the Beauty Retail Industry!
Beauty stores across the country are giants in the retail space, and that’s why thousands of beauty retail workers from companies like Sephora, H&M, and Lush are coming together and starting unions on the job! Our stores are raking in billions, as some of the most profitable players in the retail market. Yet, the dedicated, talented professionals who make this success possible too often feel underappreciated and undervalued.
We are the backbone of an industry we love, and we pour our hearts into our work every day. Through our unions, beauty retail workers are standing up for our needs and negotiating contracts that empower us to turn our jobs into the incredible, fulfilling careers we deserve.
If you work in beauty retail, this is your moment to join the movement. Want to learn more about the power you can build when you have a union on the job? Fill out the form below! You can tell us which company you work for and chat about what you and your coworkers want to see changed on the job. Together, from beauty advisors to cashiers to operations teams, we can create workplaces where we’re not just employees—we’re empowered professionals shaping our own futures.
Hear from our members:
The Union Difference in the Beauty Retail Industry
Having a union in the beauty retail industry is all about securing a voice on the job. Without a union, our employers can change up our hours, schedules, store policies, and working conditions as much as they want, since we don’t have a guaranteed standard for how we’re treated. This unpredictability can make it much harder for us to do our best work every time we clock in.
But, with a union, we can have a real say in how our stores are run and secure what works about our jobs with a union contract. We can advocate for ALL the improvements and new policies we need to turn our jobs into secure, sustainable careers. Read more below about everything we’re fighting for below.
What We’re Fighting For Across the Beauty Industry
In order to thrive on the job and build great careers at companies like Lush, H&M, and Sephora, we need to implement better policies and secure some key protections. With our unions, we’re fighting for:
Consistent Schedules & Hours
Unpredictable scheduling can be a major issue at any retail store, and things are no different here in the beauty industry. It’s often hard for us to work as many hours as we’d like while also maintaining a strong work-life balance. This inconsistency impacts our personal lives and our ability to build strong careers at our companies!
That’s why, with our unions, we’re fighting for more consistent schedules and enough hours, so we can manage our personal obligations and do our best work whenever we’re on the clock.
Living Wages
Our companies bring in a lot of profit, and we deserve a fair cut for everything we do to create this profit. With our unions, we’re fighting for wages that keep up with the cost of living and reflect our expertise.
Fair Standards at our Companies
Our beauty stores are fast-paced and demanding work environments, and all of us retail workers deserve to feel supported equally on the job. That’s why we’re coming together to fight for written policies that address discrimination, favoritism, and unfair termination in our stores.
Right now, favoritism is a big problem across our industry. Plus, we’ve also noticed that our companies sometimes terminate people without clear cause or justification. This is unacceptable, so we’re fighting for written policies that level the playing field and help us protect our careers in the long run.
Professional Development and Training
Our expertise and passion fuel the success of the beauty retail industry, but too often, we’re left without the tools to grow and thrive in our roles. We deserve real opportunities for professional development and pathways for advancement. Investing in our skills not only benefits us as employees but also strengthens our stores and enhances the customer experience. That’s why we’re standing together with our unions to demand robust training and development programs that empower us to build long-lasting careers in the beauty retail industry.
Comprehensive Benefits
Our work is demanding, and we deserve benefits that help us feel supported on the job. With our unions, we’re fighting for comprehensive health insurance, better PTO, and sick leave that lets us stay home worry-free if we’re under the weather.
These benefits are just a start, and as we sit down with our companies to negotiate strong deals, we’re focused on securing everything that we need at our respective stores.
A Voice in How Our Stores Are Run
We are the backbone of beauty retail stores across the country. We deserve a say in how our stores are run, so we’re coming together to establish a powerful collective voice that will help us stand up for our needs and rights as workers!
Frequently Asked Questions About the Beauty Retail Union
What Beauty Retail Stores Have Unions?
Right now, workers at H&M, Lush, and Sephora are coming together to start unions at their companies. We’ve already gotten our union off the ground at Lush and H&M, and now, we’re talking with our coworkers at Sephora so we can do the same!
If you’ve been feeling like things at your beauty retail store could be better, now is the perfect time for you to get connected with our movement and help us make history at your company! Fill out the form above to set up a conversation with a UFCW union organizer.
Why do beauty retail workers need a union?
We work hard to empower our customers and keep our stores running smoothly. Our work is fast-paced and it can be challenging, especially when our companies change up store policy, switch up our schedules, or fail to provide us with the equipment we need to thrive.
But, having a union can help us secure the policies and protections we need to do our best work. With a union, we can stand up for the specific changes we’d like to see and protect our rights as workers!
What does it look like to start a union with UFCW?
UFCW is the union for retail workers. UFCW union organizers have helped thousands of retail workers across the country start unions, negotiate strong contracts, and build better careers across the retail industry.
We’re proud to be collaborating with UFCW union organizers as we get our unions off the ground and start negotiating with our companies. UFCW staff are helping us talk with our coworkers and draft strong proposals to present at our bargaining tables!
How do I start a union at my beauty retail store?
The first step in starting a union at your beauty retail company is connecting with a UFCW union organizer! They can chat with you about what things are like at your store, ask you what you want to see changed, and help you have strategic conversations with your coworkers.
Fill out the form above to set up a conversation with a union organizer!
Can part-time workers join the beauty retail union?
Yes, both part-time and full-time workers can start a union at a beauty retail company and join us in our fight for better standards across the industry! If you have further questions about who can unionize at a retail or beauty store and what rights you have, reach out to a UFCW union organizer.
Can I get in trouble for talking about a union at my beauty retail store?
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives you and your coworkers the right to talk about starting a union, even when you’re on the clock. You’re actually allowed to talk about many things on the job, including your overall working conditions and what you want to see changed at your company.
Still, it’s always important to be strategic when you’re talking about a union with your coworkers. A UFCW union organizer can help you have safe and calculated conversations when you’re thinking about starting a union at your beauty retail store.