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.

  • FenrirIII@lemmy.world
    14·
    1 day 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.