ALU Newsletter #1: The Rumors Are True

10/29/2021 update about the Amazon Labor Union on Staten Island

Oct 29, 2021

It’s official. The rumors are true: on Monday, October 25th, we filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board. You might have seen it on the news, or heard it from a co-worker. Thanks to all of you, together we are making history in the movement to form the first Amazon union in the United States. We are one step closer to being able to collectively negotiate a contract with management for better wages, better working conditions, better benefits, and more respect in the workplace. And we have already developed formidable strength as a group of workers united to support and defend each other. Amazon management will fight this movement with everything they’ve got, but we will keep on standing up for Amazon workers.

What comes next? Now that the ALU has filed a petition with the NLRB, the procedure will go as follows:

As you can see, there’s still a long way to go. But after this week’s filing, we’re a lot closer to solidifying the first independent union of Amazon workers. If you know coworkers who haven’t signed a union authorization card, tell them it’s not too late to sign, and it helps to show our strength before the election. Amazon’s lawyers are going to claim that the 2,000+ signatures we’ve already collected aren’t enough, just to try to delay the vote, so every card helps. Workers can stop by the ALU tent to sign a card, or sign online at: amazonlaborunion.org/sign.

Stop by the ALU tent at the bus stop, grab a snack, have a chat, and let us know what you want to demand from Amazon! We all make the union stronger together.

How To Get Involved!

The Amazon Labor Union is 100% worker run and organized. That means you, too. We encourage everyone to step up and rep the union however you want to do it. Whatever your strengths are, we need that energy too! Big on social media? Post and share content! Into art? We always need posters and graphics! Like to talk? Help spread the word to all our coworkers about why the union’s great for all of us. Like to cook? We’re always trying to provide as much food as we can for our coworkers.

If you want to participate in one of the committees we’re forming or become a union ambassador, make sure you join the ALU Telegram so you can communicate directly with other union members. You can also attend our regular meetings, or meet with the union leaders in-person at the tent next to the Frank W. Gay Blvd bus stop.