Amazon workers reject unionising at second Staten Island warehouse election

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View online May 02, 2022 Amazon workers reject unionising at second Staten Island warehouse election Alex Woodward A majority of Amazon workers voting to determine whether to form a union at another New York City warehouse have voted against unionising, following the upstart Amazon Labor Union's stunning victory in a union election in April, the first ever within the company.   Workers at the LDJ5 facility in Staten Island voted 618 to 380 against forming a union, according to a vote count by the National Labor Relations Board on 2 May.   The votes represent 998 workers out of the more than 1,600 eligible voters at the facility.   Read the full story Other stories you might like 'If we can do it, everybody can': How the Amazon Labor Union is starting a movement   NYPD veteran found guilty of assaulting officer at Capitol riot Ex-president wanted protesters shot in leg new book claims Other newsletters you might like US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie Sign up Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.