Teamsters say they’ve organized Amazon employees in Indiana; company demurs
The Teamsters are claiming victory for a group of “W-2” drivers at an Amazon facility in Indiana who sought representation by the union. But as with the entire Amazon-Teamsters relationship, it’s complicated. In its prepared statement announcing the “march” on the company to demand it bargain for a contract, the Teamsters said it had unionized […] The post Teamsters say they’ve organized Amazon…
The Teamsters have claimed a victory in organizing Amazon employees at an Indiana facility, but the company disputes the claim. The unionized Transportation Operations Management (TOM) workers at the OIL9 Amazon facility in Merrillville, Indiana, were reportedly represented by a union through the process known as "card check." This process allows a majority of workers to sign authorization cards, presenting the employer with a demand for recognition.
Amazon, however, denied the unionization at the Indiana facility, stating the Teamsters are misleading the public and have no certification as the bargaining representative for Amazon employees and drivers. The Teamsters have previously organized TOM workers at Amazon's facilities in Shepherdsville, KY, and Liberty, Mo. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recognized the card check route as a legitimate way for labor organizations to obtain recognition without filing a representation petition.
However, the NLRB's authority on this matter is currently under scrutiny after an appellate court rejected the Cemex precedent, which the Teamsters relied on for their unionization drive.
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