The challenge by the union, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, accused Amazon of engaging in unfair labor practices to keep workers from unionizing. hearing, we heard compelling evidence how Amazon tried to illegally interfere with and intimidate workers as they sought to exercise their right to form a union,” said Stuart Appelbaum, the union’s president, in a statement. set aside the election results and direct a new election.”The union first filed paperwork for the election in November, and the voting took place by mail between early February and late March. The union complained frequently during the campaign that the company was intimidating and threatening workers. “Their voice should be heard above all else, and we plan to appeal to ensure that happens.”

Source: New York Times August 02, 2021 23:25 UTC