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Welcome Brothers and Sisters of Local 2D! In an ongoing effort to bring you
the best possible service, Local 2D has created this website as a tool for all our members to use. You will be
able to access important information and documents, get answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and during contract
negotiations, be able to get up to the minute information. From mobilizing our members during a strike, to executing a
political campaign against detrimental legislation, this website will be your source for information.
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| 8402 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY |
HISTORY...
Shorty after the repeal in December 1933,
the nucleus of the yet to be chartered International Union was several AFL federally chartered locals representing workers
in the wine and liquor industries. Starting with 7000 members in NY, NJ, Illinois and Kentucky they met in Washington
D.C. in December 1940 and were chartered as the "Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union of America,
AFL."
Much of the initial membership was in sales.
Organizing expansion started in liquor production as well as sales. Expansion then moved on to Canada, and finally the
California wineries.
In 1978 the Internationals name was changed
to Distillery, Wine and Allied Workers Union AFL-CIO/CLC to better reflect the membership composition. Local 2D was
a local within this international until the merge with the UFCW in 1995.
Local 2D grew in strength over the years despite
a membership decrease due to the consolidation of major wholesalers. During that time, the Union and its membership
held strong, negotiating and maintaining a high level of benefits and working coditions. Overall, salespeople were making
more money and Unions funds remained healthy.
Heading into the millenium, Local 2D continues
to play a major role in all levels in the liquor industry and have fostered positive, working relationships
with the wholesalers, other union leaders, politicians, retaillers, and activist groups, further solidifying
our members' livelihoods.
| Vincent D'Acunto Sr. |
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In December of 2000, Local 2D suffered a tragic
loss with the passing of its most prolific President, Vincent D'Acunto Sr. "Vinnie", bridged the gap between the
union and the wholesalers, pioneering a new attitude of working together to better the entire liquor industry. His open door
policy allowed salespeople direct access to him and through this enhanced communication, the union provided better service.
Vincent Fyfe, Local 2D's Business Agent
and Organizer was appointed to fulfill the remainder of Mr. D'Acunto's term. In January 2001, "Vincent"
was unanimously elected by our membership to serve as Local 2D President. He has enhanced the open door policy
and is easily accessible to all members. For the last five years, brother Fyfe has worked dilligently to boost
the membership of Local 2D. Under his tenure, Local 2D has experienced an increase in membership of 50%.
Through Local 2D's merger with Local 19D in
2001, Local 2D has become even stronger.Today we represent salespeople in Metro NY, NJ, Connecticut, and Upstate NY.(Rochester,
Albany, Buffalo & Newburgh)
This website takes us into the electronic age
at a time when instant and accurate information is important to us all.
Should you have any comments or suggestions, Please
call our office.
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