Representatives of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, or RWDSU, which led the failed

of the union, it would be Amazon’s first one ever in the U.S. Like last time, the RWDSU is driving

NEW YORK--Workers at the Barnes Noble in Manhattan's Union Square, one of the retail chain's signature stores and home to its corporate offices, have voted to unionize.... They join employees at a handful of other Barnes Noble stores in the Northeast who have affiliated with unions in recent weeks, following a wave of union activity over the past few years at independent booksellers. The Union Square employees are now part of the the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which also repr

“ That type of continuous improvement is harder to do quickly and nimbly with unions in the middle.” The union efforts in Staten Island come as Amazon is on a hiring binge.... They are feeling tremendous economic insecurity and they know that corporate leaders at Amazon are making record profits.... There is a lot of discontent that may fuel support for this campaign.” Workers at other Amazon facilities are closely watching developments in New York City....

“ Amazon cheated, they got caught, and they are being held accountable.” Amazon vowed to appeal.... “ Their voice should be heard above all else, and we plan to appeal to ensure that happens.” BusinessAmazon unionization efforts dealt a blow by Alabama vote Amazon workers in Bessemer, Ala., vote against unionizing.... Such direct appeals probably helped the company win handily last time....

Employees voted on creating the first Amazon union in the United States.... The RDWSU accused Amazon of conducting union-busting tactics that impeded a fair election in its objections filed with the NLRB.... The report states that evidence demonstrates Amazon interfered with conditions necessary to conduct a fair election by distributing" vote no" paraphernalia in the presence of supervisors and managers....

The labor group had also said Amazon refused to make workplace adjustments for Bates, who was outspoken about workplace safety issues at the company.... ” Bates said in a prepared statement released by the union.... The company said it also encouraged her to file an appeal....

Many companies have taken aggressive steps to encourage workers to get the vaccines while avoiding mandates that could worsen a labor shortage. Under the agreement, Tyson workers can earn up to 20 hours of paid sick leave.... They will also get paid time off to get the vaccine and additional time off for any side effects.... That compared to 39% of workers who received no support from employers for getting the vaccine. Tyson Foods also said that fully vaccinated employees who test positive for

It also has not yet been determined whether the do-over vote will be in-person or by mail.... " This dangerous and improper message to employees destroys trust in the Board's processes and in the credibility of the election results." Patrick T. Fallon/ AFP via Getty Images Vote signage hangs outside the Amazon. com, Inc. fulfillment center in Bessemer, Ala., March 26, 2021.... It's disappointing that the NLRB has now decided that those votes shouldn't count," Nantel said....

Patrick T. Fallon/ AFP via Getty Images, FILE A union organizer waves to cars outside an Amazon fulfillment center early on March 27, 2021 in Bessemer, Ala.... Now, approximately a year since the first showdown, the NLRB is set to mail ballots out Friday for a second union vote at the same Bessemer Amazon facility.... Patrick T. Fallon/ AFP via Getty Images, FILE An aerial image shows the Amazon. com, Inc....