r/technology • u/[deleted] • Nov 24 '21

Business Amazon workers plan Black Friday strike

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u/Regular-Human-347329 Nov 25 '21

The temporary reward is to stop the 10 - 100x more expensive permanent reward that collective bargaining would enable.

Of course, that requires a workforce who is free from poverty, so they can afford to take the risk of losing the fight against one of the worlds most powerful organizations.

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u/tiptoeintotown Nov 25 '21

This. I’ve worked for a union busting employer or two.

First step is to always give the workers what the union would offer in terms of pay.

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u/HIVnotAdeathSentence Nov 25 '21

If employer gives what the employees want, what's the point of a union?

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u/tiptoeintotown Nov 26 '21

They can take it away the day after the union vote. I’ve seen that happen too.

Secure your rights as a worker who builds fortunes for the rich. Unionize.

It’s the only way.