Whole Foods Workers Form First Union in Amazon’s Grocery Chain
Published On Jan 27, 2025, 9:27 PM
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia have voted to unionize, making it the first unionized store in Amazon's grocery chain. The vote, with 130 in favor and 100 against, reflects employees' desires for better wages and benefits amid frustrations over reductions since Amazon acquired Whole Foods. Union leaders aim to inspire further organizing efforts across the 500+ stores of Whole Foods, amidst Amazon's ongoing struggles against labor organizing in other segments of its business.
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