Workers won a headline-grabbing victory in 2022, but remain without a contract.

Summary

Amazon workers at its first unionized warehouse in Staten Island, NY, have authorized a strike, accusing the company of refusing to recognize their union or negotiate a contract nearly three years after their union victory.

Represented by the Teamsters, 5,500 workers demand contract negotiations by Sunday, warning of a potential work stoppage.

Amazon, which has appealed the union certification, claims the Teamsters have coerced workers, accusations the union denies.

Workers seek $30/hour minimum pay and stronger safety protections.

A second Amazon facility in Queens has also authorized a strike.

  • ditty@lemm.eeEnglish
    44·
    13 days ago

    If Amazon won’t recognize the union then this is the natural next step. The whole country will be watching this. If the union wins, that’ll be huge ✊

    • FenrirIII@lemmy.world
      15·
      13 days ago

      If the government supports the workers, we might survive. If they stay silent, it’s guaranteed Trump will come in and try to squash unions.