Amazon workers in upstate New York overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on handing a second defeat to the labor group that’s been attempting to drag the company to the negotiating table since its historic win earlier this year.
NEW YORK — Amazon workers in upstate New York overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Tuesday, handing a second defeat to the labor group that’s been attempting to drag the company to the negotiating table since its historic win earlier this year.
The facility is located in the town of Schodack, near one of the most unionized metro areas in the country, according to Unionstats.com. It's what’s known as a non-sort center, a warehouse where employees pack more bulky items such as rugs, patio furniture or outdoor equipment. For Amazon, the election outcome on Tuesday was welcome news: “We’re glad that our team in Albany was able to have their voices heard, and that they chose to keep the direct relationship with Amazon as we think that this is the best arrangement for both our employees and customers,” Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement.Chris Smalls, the fired Amazon worker who led the ALU to a first-ever victory of an Amazon warehouse in the U.S.
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