Posts tagged Amazon warehouse workers
No, Virginia, there was no Amazon worker strike
February 13, 2025 // The “protesters” that did appear were likely Teamsters who worked for employers other than Amazon. These bogus holiday season announcements are a long-standing trick by unions. They bank on news outlets being short-staffed and on the lookout for quick, easy stories. Unions attempting, for example, to organize Walmart for several years running in the 00s would announce that major walkouts were planned for the post-Thanksgiving “black Friday” sales. On the actual day, reporters who bothered to follow up would be pointed to protests at a few select locations that had few, if any, actual Walmart employees.
Amazon warehouse workers hold vote to unionize in North Carolina
February 12, 2025 // The company was also accused of coercion and being selective in its enforcement of company rules, according to a letter from CAUSE. Among the things organizers are asking for are consistent scheduling, one-hour paid lunch and higher wages. Amazon has a history of rejecting union actions, arguing that internal company changes are more beneficial for its workers.
Amazon workers plan global protests and strikes on Black Friday
November 25, 2024 // According to organizers, Make Amazon Pay will include participants from more than 80 unions, environmental groups, and activist organizations such as Greenpeace, 350.org, and Amazon Workers International. During the protests, workers will demand that Amazon pay fair wages to employees and commit to environmental sustainability efforts. Workers will also call on the company to pay their fair share of taxes as well as respect employees' rights to unionize.