Amazon. employees of com Inc. in Alabama who voted against the union said they had widespread concerns about job security and became convinced that their wages and benefits would not rise noticeably with the help of a union.
The resounding victory for Amazon, the country’s second-largest private employer, came after it staged a successful local campaign highlighting the company’s strengths and questioning the benefits of the union. Nationally, Amazon got rowdy in pushing back criticism about working conditions in the workplace, including when a top executive argued with members of Congress on Twitter.
Analysts say the defeat of the union organization will bolster Amazon after what has already been a year of tremendous growth and success fueled by the pandemic. The tech giant’s revenue rose 38% to $ 386 billion last year, and its profits nearly doubled as it added 500,000 people to its workforce worldwide.
Some workers said Amazon helped steer their vote against unionization. Other employees said they didn’t need to be convinced by Amazon and were against unionizing from the start.
Amazon pointed out the minimum wage of $ 15 an hour, double the state’s minimum wage of $ 7.25 an hour, which is also the federal minimum. The company also highlighted its health and retirement benefits.