Amazon Workers In New York City Vote To Unionize

The transcript discusses unionization efforts at Amazon, highlighting early results from Alabama where employees appear to have rejected unionization, though this could change due to challenged votes. In contrast, Amazon workers on Staten Island have successfully voted to unionize, marking the first such success in the US. Chris Smalls, a former Amazon worker, led the effort in New York, emphasizing the need for better job security, improved working conditions, and higher wages due to rising living costs. The Staten Island vote is a significant milestone in Amazon's history.

How have working conditions changed since the pandemic according to the text?

What significant milestone did the Staten Island vote represent in Amazon's history?