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February 8, 2021

Amazon Workers in Alabama Begin Historic Vote on Unionization
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In labor news, some 6,000 Amazon workers in Alabama begin voting today
on whether to unionize, in what could become the first successful union
drive at a U.S. Amazon warehouse. Workers are demanding stronger COVID
safety measures and relief from impossibly high productivity standards
that leave many unable to take bathroom breaks. Organizers report
employees were required to attend anti-union captive audience meetings
and have been bombarded with text messages promoting Amazon's anti-union
website. Workers will be able to cast ballots by mail through the end of
March, when votes will be counted.


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