New York City Amazon Labor Union members vote to align with Teamsters for contract negotiations
- New York City Amazon Labor Union members have voted overwhelmingly to align with the Teamsters.
- This decision is aimed at pressuring Amazon to resume contract negotiations with the workers.
- The affiliation with the Teamsters could potentially strengthen the position of the workers in bargaining for a contract.
New York City Amazon warehouse workers, part of the Amazon Labor Union, voted overwhelmingly to align with the Teamsters for better resources in negotiating a contract with Amazon. The affiliation, with 98.3% in favor, aims to secure good jobs and safe working conditions. The newly chartered ALU-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1 will represent about 5,500 Staten Island workers and aid in broader organizing efforts. The union's victory in Staten Island is its only win to date, with plans for further elections. The move was supported by ALU President Chris Smalls and Caucus candidate Connor Spence, signaling a continued fight for worker rights. The Teamsters' push to organize Amazon workers includes grassroots campaigns, seen as crucial for success. The affiliation with the Teamsters provides a lifeline for the ALU, enhancing their bargaining power with Amazon.