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Re:Amazon workers vote against unionizing in Alabama by lupire on Friday April 09, 2021 @05:56PM (#26756691)
That's a complicated way of saying "open shop where labor is cheap".

This why we need national and international coordination on minimum wage and minimum work environment laws.

Re:Amazon workers vote against unionizing in Alabama by lmilcin on Friday April 09, 2021 @06:03PM (#26756753)
I think Amazon fulfillment centers are a special case. Most people working there either move packages around or drive a truck. At least that is my understanding, somebody with better/first hand knowledge would be welcome to share.

Normally having a huge employer would be a boon to the city, but most of these people are going to be working for close to minimum wage and Amazon most likely negotiated with the city so they don't have to pay a dime.

Re:Amazon workers vote against unionizing in Alabama by astrange on Friday April 09, 2021 @07:54PM (#26757584)
Amazon pays significantly over minimum wage in Alabama, since they don't have one and use the federal $7. This is Amazon's advantage over smaller companies - they're more efficient and so they can afford to pay more.
Re:Amazon workers vote against unionizing in Alabama by colinmhayes on Friday April 09, 2021 @11:46PM (#26758753)
There will never be international cooperation on labor laws. Countries have too much to gain from allowing companies to open sweatshops.