Sundance Premieres 'Union', a Documentary on Amazon Labor Union's Struggles

The film reveals Amazon's anti-union efforts and the challenges faced by the union, despite its victory at the JFK8 warehouse.

The documentary 'Union' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, chronicling the formation and struggles of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) at the JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island.
The film reveals Amazon's vigorous anti-union efforts, including spending millions on anti-union consultants and mandatory 'trainings' to discourage workers from supporting the union.
ALU organizers sought longer breaks, paid time off for injured employees and an hourly wage of $30, up from Amazon's offered minimum of just over $18 per hour.
The documentary focuses on union founder and president Chris Smalls, a former JFK8 warehouse employee who was fired after organizing a work stoppage in protest over the warehouse's lack of protective gear and hazard pay.
Despite the ALU's victory at JFK8, the film ends on a muted note due to internal divisions within the union and the failure of unionization efforts at other Amazon facilities.