Amazon points out that it is 'obstructing the establishment of trade unions in an illegal way'
Amazon, which operates a major e-commerce site, is one of the largest companies in the world, and one
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It has long been known that Amazon sees worker unity as a major concern , monitoring contract workers' SNS for signs of strikes and watching 'anti-union training videos' for employees. It has been reported that they are sending to the scene and sending spies to the scene to kill the labor union.
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In addition, in the Amazon warehouse called 'BHM1' of America Alabama Bessemer, workers and labor union of the retail industry in March 2021 Retail and Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) decide whether or not to participate in the vote row I was struck . Again, Amazon distributes leaflets to workers to 'oppose' union participation, and misleads the voting deadline, which was originally 'March 29,' into 'March 1'. He said that he was doing sabotage work with that hand, such as sending a message.
As a result, the votes cast in Bessemer's warehouse were opposed and did not lead to the formation of a union. According to the American news media CNBC, there were 3215 voters for about 5,800 BHM1 employees, of whom 738 were in favor and 1798 were against.
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However, RWDSU dissatisfied with this result and challenged the NLRB. And on August 3, it was reported that NLRB officials recommended re-voting, saying that 'the fairness of voting was compromised by Amazon.'
Amazon's Alabama Warehouse union formed, officials recommend re-voting | Reuters
https://jp.reuters.com/article/amazon-com-unions-idJPKBN2F40DV
In addition, NLRB reported on August 3 at the Fulfillment Center on Staten Island, New York, that 'Amazon has illegally blocked efforts to establish a trade union.'
Amazon was disturbed by a 25-year-old Amazon employee named Connor Spence, who was involved in the establishment of the union. According to a NLRB survey, Spence distributed a leaflet about trade unions and documents describing Amazon's obstruction to the establishment of trade unions in the break room of the fulfillment center on May 16. However, an Amazon security guard appeared there and told Mr. Spence that he did not have the right to distribute leaflets and the like. In addition, the guards reportedly confiscated leaflets and other items from Mr. Spence and did not return them as they were.
'Amazon is clearly an anti-union. They cross the line when trying to prevent workers from uniting. Unfortunately, American labor law isn't that strong, but Spence told Motherboard. I hope Amazon cares about mudging its image and history. '
Also, on May 24, workers at the same fulfillment center held a barbecue on the sidewalk near the warehouse with the aim of establishing a union. At this time, the guards appeared from the nearby parking lot and took a picture of the organizer, giving the impression that they were monitoring the activities for the establishment of the union.
Under US labor law, it is illegal to interfere with workers involved in union activities, including giving the impression that the employer is monitoring or overseeing the union organization. As a result, NLRB points out that both stopping Spence's leaflet distribution and barbecue surveillance violate labor laws. It is said that a formal proceeding will be filed in the future regarding Mr. Spence's case.
Amazon did not respond to Motherboard's request for comment on the series of actions in the Staten Island warehouse. On the other hand, regarding the elections in Bessemer's warehouse, 'At a time when various voices were being discussed nationally, our employees had the opportunity to express their opinions, and finally they were bosses and companies. We voted overwhelmingly for those seeking a direct connection with us. Their voice should be heard above all else and we will appeal to guarantee the results. '
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