Election Outcome
Amazon workers at the RDU1 fulfillment center in , voted 2,447 to 829 against unionizing with Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), marking a significant defeat for union efforts at Amazon.
The election, which saw a total of 3,276 ballots cast, had a voter turnout of approximately 76%, with CAUSE receiving 25.3% of the vote. The (NLRB) has yet to certify the votes.
Responses and Context
CAUSE alleged that Amazon used illegal intimidation tactics to influence the vote, a claim Amazon denied, emphasizing its commitment to a direct relationship with employees and stating that the co-founder of CAUSE was fired for misconduct.
The vote comes amid a broader context of labor organizing challenges at Amazon, including successful unionization efforts in and at Whole Foods in , and ongoing legal battles over union recognition and election conduct.
