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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato

Amazon workers strike amid allegations of crackdown on unionization activities

‘I was a top employee and I was just disregarded as a human being,’ said Brandon Calloway.
‘I was a top employee and I was just disregarded as a human being,’ said Brandon Calloway. Photograph: Karla Coté/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock

Workers at Amazon are increasing pressure on the world’s largest retailer with strikes and protests aimed at improving working conditions and wages as the company continues to fend off unionization efforts.

The unionization movement at Amazon, which has garnered worldwide attention, suffered a recent setback when it lost a vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, New York, amid numerous charges of unfair labor practices.

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