Summary
Amazon workers at its first unionized warehouse in Staten Island, NY, have authorized a strike, accusing the company of refusing to recognize their union or negotiate a contract nearly three years after their union victory.
Represented by the Teamsters, 5,500 workers demand contract negotiations by Sunday, warning of a potential work stoppage.
Amazon, which has appealed the union certification, claims the Teamsters have coerced workers, accusations the union denies.
Workers seek $30/hour minimum pay and stronger safety protections.
A second Amazon facility in Queens has also authorized a strike.
Oh this is so stupid. My parents even fall for this shit. Any “coercing” going on is the workers pointing out that without the union things won’t improve, and likely get worse.
The 2028 totally-not-an-organizef-general-strike is desperately necessary.
My state has a proud union history. There were literal battles fought. Workers died here for their rights. Now most people here hate unions. Propaganda is unbelievably strong.