Amazon Accused of Union Busting Tactics and Labor Law Violations

Amazon and its consultants have been found to have violated federal labor law by interrogating and threatening employees involved in union activities, as well as racially disparaging organizers seeking to unionize a Staten Island warehouse, according to a ruling by a National Labor Relations Board judge. The violations occurred between May and October 2021 at Amazon's JFK8 warehouse in New York. The judge found that Amazon illegally confiscated organizing pamphlets, conducted surveillance on employees, and retaliated against a worker supporting the union. The company also hired a "union avoidance" consultant who threatened employees. As a result of the ruling, Amazon will be required to post notices of workers' rights and compensate the affected employee. Amazon's labor practices have faced scrutiny, with numerous unfair labor practice charges filed against the company.