Video: Amazon Workers In The United States vs. Europe

[Donkees]

Apr 6, 2021

Many Amazon workers do have a union—in Europe. But not (yet) in the United States. Here's what conditions look like for unionized workers in Europe vs. for workers in the United States.

[crickets]

1. UNION!

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/06/why-the-amazon-union-vote-is-taking-so-long-and-what-could-come-next.html

Amazon workers around the world are anxiously awaiting the results of a high-stakes union election at one of the company’s warehouses in Bessemer, Alabama.

Voting wrapped up on March 29 in the election to determine whether roughly 5,800 workers at the BHM1 warehouse will join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. Vote counting began the next day and the public portion of the count is expected to begin as soon as Wednesday. [snip]

The election is being closely watched by workers, labor advocates, politicians and other groups for its potential to kickstart future organizing attempts elsewhere. The RWDSU has already heard from more than 1,000 U.S. Amazon workers who are eager to organize.

With ballots mailed in and vote counting underway, it may seem that Amazon and the union are nearing the finish line in the election. But the process is likely far from over. Both sides can contest ballots, and depending on the outcome of the vote, further legal battles could lie down the road.

Here’s what to expect as the union election continues: [more]

RWSU - Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
https://www.rwdsu.info/history