Overview

• The Amazon Labor Union, the first for Amazon workers in the U.S., is divided and running out of money, with no contract in place two years after its historic win.
• Internal disagreements and a lack of focus on organizing at the Staten Island warehouse have led to resignations and the formation of a dissident group demanding new leadership.
• Amazon continues to resist bargaining efforts, despite federal pressure, complicating the union's progress.
• A court-brokered plan has allowed for a vote on holding a leadership election, revealing deep internal rifts and a low turnout among union members.
• Prominent members, including co-founders and former officers, are vying for leadership positions, highlighting the union's critical juncture.