Local 3 United Store Workers

Unions shape the daily rhythms of city neighborhoods. Local 3 United Store Workers operates from a fourth-floor office at 31-21 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106, where retail employees across the five boroughs gather for contract negotiations, grievance filings, and workplace-safety training. The organization covers grocery clerks, pharmacy technicians, and stockroom teams, offering legal support when disciplinary actions arise or wage disputes surface.

Astoria’s industrial edges meet residential blocks here, creating a patchwork of small shops and large chains that rely on the same labor standards. Members can reach a representative at (212) 371-6230 to discuss shift scheduling, health-benefit enrollment, or unfair termination claims. The union also coordinates apprenticeship programs for entry-level positions, ensuring new hires understand their rights before clocking in.

Directions to the office are straightforward—follow the map here. If you’re walking from the N/W stop, the building sits one avenue east, past the halal carts and hardware supply stores. Someone always leaves the door propped open by 8:30.