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Labor News & Commentary November 27, 2023 Macy's workers beginning a three-day strike
https://onlabor.org/november-27-2023/
By Elyse Weissberger
In today’s News and Commentary, Black Friday strikes took place around the world with Amazon workers in over 30 countries walking out and four hundred Macy’s workers beginning a three-day strike last Friday, and Portland’s teachers union reaches a tentative deal.
Americans’ Black Friday activities had an international flair to them this year as Amazon workers in over 30 countries walked out on strike last Friday. The UNI Global Union’s “Make Amazon Pay” campaign is calling for fair pay and the right to join unions. Black Friday marked the Coventry, UK warehouse’s 28th day of industrial action this year. Workers there signed up 1,200 members and submitted a formal bid for union recognition before the company hired an additional 1,000 workers in a move many see as an attempt to union bust. German trade union, Verdi, estimated that nearly 2,000 workers from six fulfillment centers around Germany walked out. Spanish workers are calling for a one-hour strike on each shift during “Cyber Monday.” The French protests included blocking Amazon parcel lockers with posters and barricade tape. Amazon workers in India used the strike to demand sustainability commitments from the company and to shed light on the mental and physical repercussions of Amazon’s performance monitoring systems, among other demands. Amazon spokespeople around the world told customers that the strike would not disrupt distribution, but it remains yet to be unseen if they were able to deliver on this promise.
Nearly 400 Macy’s workers in Washington state began a three-day strike on Black Friday, protesting alleged unfair labor practices and refusal to agree to a new contract. The workers, represented by UFCW 3000, are calling for increased wages and better worker protections. Negotiations with the retail giant stalled recently over issues surrounding shoplifters. In October, 96% of workers voted in favor of the strike.
FULL story at link above.