Amazon Labor Union Affiliates with Teamsters in Overwhelming Vote
The partnership aims to strengthen representation and secure better working conditions for Amazon warehouse employees.
Overview
- ALU members voted 98.3% in favor of joining the 1.3 million-member Teamsters.
- The affiliation creates ALU-IBT Local 1, representing 5,500 workers at JFK8 and potentially other NYC warehouses.
- Union leaders believe the partnership will provide more resources and leverage against Amazon.
- Amazon has contested the union's efforts since the ALU's 2022 victory at the JFK8 warehouse.
- Internal ALU elections and financial challenges have marked the union's journey to this affiliation.