Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina rejected unionization, with approximately 2,447 voting against the proposal by Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment. The election results demonstrated significant resistance to union efforts, particularly in Southern states where union awareness is low. Rev. Ryan Brown, a co-founder of the grassroots group, noted they anticipated the loss due to historical trends. This defeat contrasts with recent union successes at other Amazon-owned entities, such as Whole Foods, showcasing the varied landscape of labor organization within the company's different operations.
Rev. Ryan Brown, a former Amazon worker who cofounded the group, said Saturday, "We had already braced ourselves for a loss. We knew that historically the tide was against us to have a win for several reasons."
The federal labor agency said 2,447 workers cast ballots against union representation while 829 voted in favor of joining the independent union.
This outcome comes just weeks after workers at a Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania voted to unionize, leading to the first successful entry of organized labor into the grocery chain owned by Amazon.
Amazon has objected to the election result and refused to negotiate over a contract, successfully fending off union victories at various facilities.
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