Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Make History with Union Vote Against Amazon
Workers at a Philadelphia Whole Foods voted 130-100 to unionize with UFCW, as the first such approval since Amazon's acquisition in 2017.
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In a historic vote on January 27, workers at a Whole Foods store in Philadelphia approved unionization with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) by a margin of 130 to 100. This marks the first successful union effort at an Amazon-owned grocery chain since its acquisition of Whole Foods in 2017. Employees, approximately 300 in total, seek improved wages, safety measures, and better working conditions, countering Amazon's claim that unions aren't necessary. UFCW leadership expressed pride in the workers' unity, while Whole Foods stated its disappointment but reaffirmed its commitment to competitive employee benefits.
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