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Amazon Workers In Alabama Face Third Unionization Vote

Legal battles over Amazon unionization votes in Bessemer, Alabama, amid alleged company interference.

Top News · Nov 8, 2024

Amazon workers in Alabama will have third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence

Amazon workers in Alabama will have the opportunity decide whether to unionize for the third time in three years

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024

Unions double-down in the Deep South: Can Alabama pave the way?

Three high-profile labor disputes have unfolded in central Alabama over the past several years, with Amazon warehouse workers, coal miners and autoworkers all speaking out for change.

WEKU · May 6, 2024

Union accuses Amazon of violating law

The feds voided the first union election over Amazon's interference. Organizers say the company is doing it again

Salon · Apr 8, 2022

In first for Amazon, NYC workers vote to unionize

The victory was an uphill battle for the independent group, made up of former and current workers who lacked official backing from an established union and were out-gunned by the deep-pocketed retail giant.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022

Labor groups close in on Amazon in two tight union elections

Labor organizers always knew it would be tough to convince Amazon workers to unionize

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Amazon, union organizers face off again in Alabama

After a crushing defeat last year, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union is hoping for a different outcome when warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama decide whether or not to form a union in a do-over election

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Commentary: Alabama Amazon workers want a union

When I recently traveled to Amazon’s facility in Bessemer, Alabama, I found many workers there bouncing with excitement in their determination to persuade a majority of their co-workers to vote “yes” for a union.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Amazon tries to stave off union drive on two fronts

Amazon is gearing up for its toughest labor fight yet

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022

Amazon Prepares To Face Warehouse Union Vote In New York: WSJ

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) would face union elections at separate warehouses in the pro-union New York City in April, the Wall Street Journal reports. The current and former workers at Amazon’s largest Staten Island warehouse look to become the first group of Amazon employees to unionize in the U.S. The JFK8 warehouse, which…

Benzinga · Mar 24, 2022