You Keep the
Mission Running.
Starting July 16, Cherokee Nation Red Wing (CNRW), a Cherokee Federal company, will become your employer under the Depot Labor Support Contract.
While your employer is changing, your day-to-day work remains the same. You will continue supporting the same Army mission, working at the same installation and alongside the same team.
Your pay remains protected. Your union agreement remains in place where applicable. Most importantly, the work you do every day continues without interruption.
Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and straightforward as possible, and we are committed to providing the information and support you need throughout the process.
New Boston, TX
Anniston, AL
Herlong, CA
Watervliet, NY
Complete Your Application in Minutes
Fill out the short form and someone from your site's transition team will follow up within two business days. We will confirm your pay, walk through benefits and make sure you have all the answers you need before becoming a Cherokee employee on July 16. By completing the online application, you are among the first to:
- Confirm your employee classification
- Review pay and benefits information
- Ask questions before July 16
- Spend less time on paperwork during on-site visits
Ready to apply?
It only takes a few minutes.
Select your location and employee type and we'll send you directly to the right application. Complete yours before July 16.
Start Your Application →Same Work. Same Site. Same team.
We know a contract transition can raise questions.
Here is what employees can expect.
We Respect What You Have Built With Your Union.
We respect the role unions play in representing employees and supporting the workforce.
Cherokee Nation Red Wing is committed to working with union leadership and following applicable collective bargaining agreements throughout the transition process.
If you are in the union at RRAD or SIAD, your benefits are locked in by your union contract, and CNRW will always follow it. Federal law requires every new contractor to honor the existing union agreement. Your wages, benefits and holidays all carry over.
SIAD — Sierra Army Depot, Herlong CA
ANAD (TBD) — Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL
Understanding CNRW Benefits
Are you a non-union, exempt or salaried employee? You will have access to CNRW’s robust benefits package.
Union members: your benefits remain unchanged. Find details here. If you are not sure where you fit, just select "I am not sure" on your application, and we will sort it out together.
Non-Union Workers (SCA Covered)
Exempt / Salaried Employees
If you are in a professional, supervisory or management role, your benefits come through CNRW’s company-wide package. You will get a written offer letter before July 16 that spells everything out (salary, health coverage, retirement and PTO) so you know exactly where you stand.
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No. This is a contract transition — the contract moves from your current employer to CNRW. Your position stays. Your work stays. You are exactly who we need to keep this mission running, and we want you to stay.
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No. If you are in the union, your contract rate is protected. CNRW is required by law to honor it. If you are not in the union, federal law sets your minimum rate and we meet or exceed it. Salaried employees receive a written offer that confirms their compensation before July 16.
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Nothing happens CNRW your union. Your membership, representative and grievance process all stay the same. Cherokee will meet with union leadership at RRAD and SIAD before the transition to make sure everything is coordinated. Your dues withholding continues on your check.
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Yes. Your seniority is recognized under your union contract, and it does not reset when the contractor changes. For non-union workers, your years of service count toward your vacation eligibility. Your transition coordinator will explain how this works specifically for your situation.
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Not really. You go to the same site, work the same job, alongside the same Army civilian employees you have always worked with. The Army tells you what to do on the floor — that does not change. CNRW is your employer — the one who cuts your check and handles HR.
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For union members, pension and retirement contributions are governed by your union contract and CNRW follows those guidelines. For non-union and salaried employees, retirement benefits will be covered in your transition package and offer letter. Your coordinator will walk through this with you specifically.
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No. Payroll is fully set up before July 16. Your check keeps coming on the same schedule — weekly or biweekly, same as today.
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Cherokee Federal is owned entirely by the Cherokee Nation, with more than 450,000 citizens, based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. We are one of the most successful tribal enterprises in the country, and every dollar we make goes back to fund healthcare, housing, education and jobs for Cherokee Nation citizens.
We have supported the U.S. Army and other federal agencies for decades across defense, logistics and technical services. We were named a "Best for Vets" employer in 2025, and every dollar we make goes back to fund healthcare, education, and housing for Cherokee Nation families — not shareholders.
Cherokee Nation
Red Wing
Cherokee Nation Red Wing (CNRW) is part of Cherokee Federal, one of the top 100 federal contractors in the country. Our experts have supported Army and defense missions for decades. We handle your paycheck, HR and benefits administration directly, and you will always have a known point of contact for all employment matters, not a generic call queue.
- Voted a 2025 "Best for Vets" employer by Military Times
- Owned 100 percent by the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S.
- Long track record in defense logistics, manufacturing, and depot support work
- Every dollar of profit goes back to support Cherokee Nation families and communities
Working Here Means More.
Cherokee Federal is owned entirely by the Cherokee Nation, with more than 480,000 citizens, based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. We are one of the most successful tribal enterprises in the country, and every dollar we make goes back to fund healthcare, housing, education and jobs for Cherokee Nation citizens.
When you work for CNRW, you are part of something bigger than a contract. The work you do at your depot helps build a stronger future for the Cherokee people.
Built to Serve.
Cherokee Federal is a family of companies supporting national security, defense, health and technology missions across the federal government. We are 100 percent owned by the Cherokee Nation and 100 percent of profits go back to the tribe.