ADT Workers Go From Fresh Coffee to First Contract

In January, members of CWA Local 7250 working for ADT in Shoreview, Minn., approved a first contract, winning overtime pay for ADT technicians after eight hours and better sick time standards. The new standard will be based on the 2023 Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act signed into law by Governor Tim Walz.

These gains were made possible by strong, creative mobilization tactics. In August, members arrived at an appreciation breakfast hosted by management with over 30 empty coffee mugs, each with the name of a coworker who had left the job. This simple yet effective gesture set the tone for bargaining, demonstrating the members’ solidarity and commitment to improving working conditions.

Members of CWA Local 7250 were assisted by CWA District 7 Staff Marvin Wells and the members from other ADT-CWA units from around the country, particularly those from Salt Lake City.

Take a look back at the start of the campaign.