Amazon Warehouse Workers in Garner, North Carolina Vote Against Unionizing
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, North Carolina voted against unionizing in an election announced today. According to Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), the worker group seeking to form the union, 3,276 ballots were cast in the election, with 25.3% of votes in favor of unionizing and 74.7% against. The results still need to be certified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
CAUSE Blames Amazon’s Efforts for Loss
In a statement provided to CNBC, CAUSE blamed the results on “Amazon’s willingness to break the law,” claiming, “Amazon’s relentless and illegal efforts to intimidate us prove that this company is afraid of workers coming together to claim our power.”
Amazon Denies Breaking the Law
Amazon spokesperson Eileen Hards denied the company had broken any laws and said, “We’re glad that our team in Garner was able to have their voices heard, and that they chose to keep a direct relationship with Amazon.”
Other Amazon Warehouse Locations Have Unionized
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island voted to unionize in 2022, and workers at a Philadelphia location of Amazon-owned Whole Foods also voted in favor of unionization earlier this year. The grocery chain has asked the NLRB to set those results aside.
Amazon’s Legal Challenges to NLRB
Meanwhile, Amazon’s lawyers recently joined SpaceX in a legal challenge to the NLRB’s structure.
FAQs
Q: What was the outcome of the unionization election at the Amazon warehouse in Garner, North Carolina?
A: The election resulted in 25.3% of votes in favor of unionizing and 74.7% against.
Q: What did CAUSE blame for the loss?
A: CAUSE blamed Amazon’s efforts to break the law and intimidate workers, claiming that the company is afraid of workers coming together to claim their power.
Q: Did Amazon break any laws?
A: Amazon denied breaking any laws and said that the company is glad that its team in Garner was able to have their voices heard and keep a direct relationship with Amazon.
Q: Are there any other Amazon warehouse locations that have unionized?
A: Yes, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island voted to unionize in 2022, and workers at a Philadelphia location of Amazon-owned Whole Foods also voted in favor of unionization earlier this year.
Q: What is Amazon’s stance on unionization?
A: Amazon has denied breaking any laws and has expressed its support for its team in Garner, saying that they chose to keep a direct relationship with the company.
