Amazon Labor Union

Unifor starts union drive at Metro Vancouver Amazon facilities

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Workers in Metro Vancouver could become the first employed by Amazon to enjoy the benefits of a union after Unifor announced plans to start a drive.

Key Points: 
  • NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Workers in Metro Vancouver could become the first employed by Amazon to enjoy the benefits of a union after Unifor announced plans to start a drive.
  • "Joining a union will ensure that workers at Amazon can flex their united strength and push this notoriously difficult employer to improve working conditions," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • U.S. activist and Amazon Labor Union (ALU) president Chris Smalls joined Unifor organizers at the launch event near "YVR3", the fulfillment centre near Braid Skytrain Station in New Westminster.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

REMINDER/Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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The Convention is the highest decision-making body for Canada’s largest labour organization, representing more than three million workers.

Key Points: 
  • The Convention is the highest decision-making body for Canada’s largest labour organization, representing more than three million workers.
  • “More and more workers are turning to unions for support as they demand better from governments and employers.
  • The world of work is changing rapidly, and we’re ready to meet the challenges facing workers today.
  • This year’s theme is “Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up”.

Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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The Convention is the highest decision-making body for Canada’s largest labour organization, representing more than three million workers.

Key Points: 
  • The Convention is the highest decision-making body for Canada’s largest labour organization, representing more than three million workers.
  • “More and more workers are turning to unions for support as they demand better from governments and employers.
  • The world of work is changing rapidly, and we’re ready to meet the challenges facing workers today.
  • This year’s theme is “Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up”.

REPEAT - MEDIA ADVISORY: Enough Is Enough event to feature Amazon Labor Union Founder and President, Chris Smalls

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Smalls, founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), will be the keynote speaker at the Ontario Federation of Labour’s Toronto & York Region launch of Enough Is Enough , a campaign to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Smalls, founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), will be the keynote speaker at the Ontario Federation of Labour’s Toronto & York Region launch of Enough Is Enough , a campaign to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.
  • The event, taking place on Friday, March 10 at York University, is being hosted in collaboration with the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, York Federation of Students, Justice for Workers, and Gig Workers United.
  • This will be Chris’s first trip to Canada, after he recently travelled to the UK to share solidarity with striking workers.
  • Topics of discussion will include: fighting for higher wages, decent work, and the need for unionization – especially for those workers not yet in unions.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Enough Is Enough event to feature Amazon Labor Union Founder and President, Chris Smalls

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TORONTO, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Smalls, founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), will be the keynote speaker at the Ontario Federation of Labour’s Toronto & York Region launch of Enough Is Enough , a campaign to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chris Smalls, founder and president of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), will be the keynote speaker at the Ontario Federation of Labour’s Toronto & York Region launch of Enough Is Enough , a campaign to tackle the cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.
  • The event, taking place on Friday, March 10 at York University, is being hosted in collaboration with the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, York Federation of Students, Justice for Workers, and Gig Workers United.
  • This will be Chris’s first trip to Canada, after he recently travelled to the UK to share solidarity with striking workers.
  • Topics of discussion will include: fighting for higher wages, decent work, and the need for unionization – especially for those workers not yet in unions.