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Amazon Workers Reject Unionization

04/13/2021

Employees at the Amazon distribution warehouse in Bessemer, AL voted two to one against unionization.  The National Labor Relations Board counted 1,798 votes against 738 to remain union free.  Organizers for the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union that would have represented workers devoted considerable time and publicity to their effort promoting pro-Union and anti-Amazon messages.

 

In a statement following the election, Amazon noted, "our employees made the choice to vote against joining a union. Our employees are the heart and soul of Amazon and we have always worked hard to listen to them, take their feedback, make continuous improvements and invest heavily to offer great pay and benefits in a safe and inclusive workplace.  We are not perfect, but we are proud of our team and what we offer and will keep working to get better every day."

 

The Union is calling for a review of ballots and has criticized Amazon for spreading misinformation issuing text messages and home robo-calls and taking advantage of their location in a right-to-work state.

 

The margin of rejection indicates support for Amazon. The Company emphasized job creation, competitive wages and health care benefits and an attractive work environment as reasons for the union rejection. It remains to be seen whether unions can make inroads into large corporations in states south of the Mason-Dixon line. Thus far the foreign automobile manufacturers have avoided unionization and Walmart as the largest non-government U.S. employer has consistently remained independent with respect to workers.

 


 
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