Union Leader Fighting Amazon in Court

The transcript discusses the union's efforts to be certified and bargain with Amazon. It highlights the challenges faced, including legal battles and Amazon's anti-union tactics. The union aims to keep workers engaged despite delays and misinformation spread by Amazon. The focus is on achieving fair pay, job security, and better benefits for workers.

What was the significant achievement of the union on Staten Island?

• Reducing working hours

• Winning a contract with Amazon

• Becoming the first union in American history

• Increasing wages by 50%

What is the union's expectation from Amazon regarding negotiations?

• To bargain in good faith

• To increase product prices

• To shut down operations

• To hire more workers

What is one of the union's main challenges in keeping workers engaged?

• Lack of interest from workers

• Limited access to resources

• High worker turnover

• Amazon's anti-union spending

What is the union's campaign demand regarding wages?

• $30 an hour

• $25 an hour

• $20 an hour

• $15 an hour

What tactic does Amazon use to discourage unionization?

• Providing free meals

• Reducing work hours

• Union-busting

• Offering bonuses

How does Amazon allegedly spread misinformation about the union?

• By comparing it to past unions

• By offering higher wages

• By increasing job security

• By providing better benefits

What is a significant barrier for union organizers in Amazon warehouses?

• High employee turnover

• Limited union funding

• Amazon's 24/7 operations

• Lack of worker interest