Amazon union formation : can it succeed? / Arpita Agnihotri, Saurabh Bhattacharya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Agnihotri, Arpita, author.

Bhattacharya, Saurabh, author.

Series:

SAGE Business cases.

SAGE Business cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management--Case studles--Case studies.

Personnel management.

Labor unions--Organizing--Case studies.

Labor unions.

Organizational behavior--Case studies.

Organizational behavior.

Amazon.com (Firm)--Case studies.

Amazon.com (Firm).

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2024.

Summary:

The first union was formed at a New York state Amazon warehouse in 2021 after workers voted in favor of unionization. This case examines Amazon's rise to success and resistance to unionization, as well as the movement to support Amazon's workers. Workers were demanding higher wages and better working conditions. However, Amazon emphasized that the workers could discuss the same issues without a union and do so amicably. The Amazon Labor Union was supported by social media users who joined the fight for better working conditions at Amazon warehouses, with some social media influencers refusing to do business with Amazon until it resolved its labor union issues. Amazon's resistance to unionization continued despite these efforts. The company believed that the union was formed out of pressure and workers were forced to join the union. How could Amazon challenge the union formed by worker votes? How could Amazon workers protest? Would consumers be more likely to boycott Amazon? The case encourages students to explore how management and unions can negotiate. It also helps students examine how consumers could help unions and how union formation can impact consumers and companies.

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ISBN:

1-0719-3153-9

9781071931530

OCLC:

1417357078