We Are the Union for Lush Workers
Lush prides itself on being an ethical company, and there are many things we love about our jobs. But, we also feel like there’s plenty of room to make things better across the board. That’s why we’re organizing our stores, joining our voices together, and negotiating with the company to improve our working conditions.
We’re already winning strong first contracts at our stores, and Lush has been a partner with our union in our effort to build a better future at the company. And, through our organizing, we’ve even raised the bar for all Lush employees. The company introduced nationwide increases this year, which were undoubtedly the result of us unionizing at our stores.
If you work at Lush and want to join our movement for a better career Lush, now is the perfect time. We’ve already established that Lush can be a union company – and there’s only room to grow from here! Fill out the form below to connect with a Lush union organizer and learn more about what you can accomplish with a union backing you up.
Hear from our members:
The Lush Union So Far
Right now we’ve unionized and negotiated first contracts at Lush stores in Kentucky, and our union movement has already expanded now to Texas as well. In these contracts, we’ve won better wages, fairer discipline rules, paid time off, predictable scheduling policies, and much more.
This is such a strong foundation, and we’re only getting started. The more Lush workers who come to us and share their ideas for a better company, the more power we have to inspire change across our stores!
Why We’re Unionizing at Lush
In order to do our best work at Lush, we need to make sure we have some key protections and policies in place. With our union, we’re fighting for improvements like:
Balanced schedules and guaranteed minimum hours
Good wages are only as good as the hours we get to earn them. We need to make sure we’re paid well and get enough hours for those wages to count – especially during holidays. We also deserve consistency and predictability in our schedules so we can live balanced lives.
Clear job descriptions and responsibilities
We deserve to have consistent expectations from our management, and we shouldn’t have to deal with any kind of favoritism in our stores. Having a union at Lush can help us ensure clear communication channels, along with fair opportunities for everyone in our stores.
Living Wages
Our expertise helps make Lush profitable, and we deserve fair wages for all the value we bring to the company. With the cost of living on the rise, we shouldn’t be earning any less than it takes to live a balanced life in the communities we call home.
Better vacation and paid time off
Retail work is incredibly demanding, and we all deserve the chance to take time off and recharge our batteries when we’re feeling burned out. That’s why we’re fighting for better vacation policies and PTO with our union!
Protection from retaliation and unfair punishment
We shouldn’t have to face unfair punishment or retaliation on the job, and having a union will help us enact fair discipline procedures across the company. With our union, we can fight for transparency in the way that discipline is handled in our stores.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage and Wellness / Sick Leave
We all get sick from time to time, so we shouldn’t have to worry about missing a paycheck or fronting big medical bills when we need to take care of ourselves. That’s why we’re fighting for robust sick leave and comprehensive medical coverage – all written into a union contract.
The power to hold Lush to its promises!
Lush has made lots of promises over the years, but we haven’t always seen them follow through on them. With our union, we’re building the power we need to hold them to their words and secure the improvements we deserve.
Lush Union News Updates
August 10th, 2024 via UFCW: “On August 10, members of UFCW Local 227 who work at the Lush Cosmetics stores in Louisville and Lexington, KY ratified their first union contract. The workers at the Louisville store became the first Lush Cosmetics unit in the U.S. to unionize when they joined UFCW Local 227 last April. The workers at the Lexington store voted to join our union a few months later.”
“Words genuinely cannot express how proud I am of all my fellow co-workers who made this possible. We would not have a contract in place right now without y’all. I hope this can be the start of a movement across other Lush stores all over the world. I am so grateful for the immense support and dedication that the members of Local 227 have shown me and my co-workers to ensure we get a strong contract.” – Lush worker and bargaining committee member Gwen Benton.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do Lush workers deserve a union?
Retail work is hard work, and things at Lush are no different. We dedicate ourselves to fostering an outstanding customer experience at our stores, and our expertise is an integral part of what makes Lush a successful company. we deserve fair treatment for everything we contribute to the company, along with living wages and the collective voice that comes with having a union.
Starting a union at Lush helps us earn a voice in our stores and respect for all our hard work. Fill out the form above to learn more about why we’re following in the example of other unionized retail workers and starting a union at Lush!
What have Lush workers won with their unions?
Since we’ve started unionizing our stores, we’ve already won union contracts and started a path for a more sustainable future at the company. Our contracts give us better wages, fair scheduling policies, clear-cut discipline procedures, easier opportunities for advancement, and many other protections that help us do our best work.
What is UFCW?
UFCW (The United Food and Commercial Workers Union) is the union for retail workers. UFCW has helped thousands of retail staff across the country start their unions and stand up for their needs on the job.
As we continue to grow our union at Lush, UFCW union organizers are helping us have strategic conversations with our coworkers and figure out what we wanted to see changed across the company. UFCW staff know what kind of anti-union behavior to expect from big retail companies, and they’re dedicated to helping us protect our legal right to unionize.
How can I start a union at Lush?
Starting a union at lush begins with reaching out to a UFCW union organizer. They can help you map out your workplace, talk with your coworkers about what needs to be improved, and come up with a concrete plan for keeping the momentum going ahead of your union election.
What if I like my job at Lush? Would starting a union change things?
When you start a union at your Lush store, things can change as much or as little as you and your coworkers want them to! There’s only room to grow upward with a union because you can secure the policies that you like and improve what needs to be improved. You get the best of both worlds – protection from sweeping changes and the opportunity to negotiate new policies that work for everyone at your store.