Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Garner, North Carolina have voted against forming a union, according to election results announced today. In total, 3,276 ballots were cast, with 25.3% supporting unionization and 74.7% opposing it. The results are pending certification by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The worker group Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), which advocated for the union, attributed the outcome to what they described as Amazon’s unlawful intimidation tactics. They stated that the company’s actions reflect a fear of collective worker power.
Amazon representatives refuted these claims, asserting that the company did not violate any laws and expressed satisfaction that employees chose to maintain a direct relationship with the company.
This recent vote contrasts with previous successful unionization efforts at Amazon facilities in Staten Island and Philadelphia, where workers voted in favor of union representation.
As the situation develops, the legal landscape surrounding labor relations at Amazon continues to evolve, with the company also engaging in ongoing legal challenges to the NLRB’s structure.
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