New York warehouse workers vote 55% in favor of the Amazon trade union.
The group is led by Chris Smalls, a former Amazon employee. That made his name protesting the safety conditions at retail giants during the pandemic.Mr Smalls' victory marks a major defeat for Amazon, which has fiercely fought against union integration.
However, in Alabama, where Amazon is facing push from separate unions, The company appears to be fending off activists in fierce competition. That challenging voting could still overturn that outcome.
The two elections together are a milestone for activists criticizing labor practices at Amazon. which is the second largest employer in the country Mr. Smalls left the counting with a tired but cheerful expression. and opened
a bottle of champagne he had received from a sponsor.We do whatever it takes to connect with these workers, he told the crowd. It describes a controversial campaign that started with "two tables, two chairs and a tent" and relied on online fundraising to raise money.
