Amazon workers at its first unionized warehouse in Staten Island, New York, voted to authorize a strike, claiming the company refuses to recognize the union or negotiate a contract. The Teamsters union, representing 5,500 workers, demanded Amazon begin talks by Sunday to avoid a strike. The Staten Island facility unionized in 2022, marking a significant labor movement milestone, but Amazon's legal challenges have delayed negotiations. Workers demand $30 hourly pay and better safety measures.
