Amazon Labor Union IBT

We're fighting to make Amazon recognize our union, & as a result of our win, they’re in federal court arguing unions are unconstitutional. If they win, a century of worker rights could be undone. Public support is vital to keep up the fight—can you help? secure.actblue.com/donate/amazon-…

“There’s one thing more powerful than a billionaire – and it’s a union.” Hours before the 2026 Met Gala, which was sponsored by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, union organisers put on a ‘Ball Without Billionaires’ in New York, featuring Amazon delivery drivers, warehouse workers and campaigners. “Working people are underpaid, undervalued and under-appreciated,” said co-host Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. “Let those billionaires uptown have their Met party – we’re going to have something way more fabulous down here!”

Full statement here: drive.google.com/file/d/1K0Fb3T…

Our union’s official statement on the arrest of Christian Smalls at the Met Gala:

We are so proud to participate in the Ball Without Billionaires. And Teamster Amazon Drivers Latrice and Lamont DESTROYED ON THE RUNWAY. LABOR IS ART!!!!

Billionaires like Jeff Bezos can try to control the system, but they will never replicate the creativity and resilience of workers. Ahead of the Met Gala, @SEIU, America’s unions and workers gathered in NYC for the Ball Without Billionaires to declare proudly that labor is art!

Our union was proud to attend A Ball Without Billionaires, a worker-led alternative to the Bezos-backed Met Gala that centered the people who make this world run. Shoutout to VP Arlene Kingston on the runway 🔥 We’ll keep fighting for justice at Amazon. Our movement grows daily!

On #MayDay, we joined hundreds of New Yorkers to march on Amazon, one of the biggest corporate threats to our communities and our democracy. Amazon cannot build its empire on exploitation, surveillance, and displacement without resistance. The working class is fighting back.

May Day protests in NYC kicked off this morning with Amazon workers and community supporters picketing in front of Amazon’s JFK14 office in midtown Manhattan, demanding the company drop its contracts with ICE and CBP, and to pay its workers a living wage. 📷 Lisa Thomas/ALIGN

Amazon, it’s time to negotiate! It’s been 4 years since JFK8 workers won our union. Four years of the voice we should’ve had over the conditions we work in every day. We know our worth. We know what we’re owed. And we’re done waiting!

Yesterday, we walked into JFK8’s main office and put Senior Ops and HR on notice that we’re ready to take action to win our contract. We’re not backing down. The question is, where’s *your* backbone, Amazon? [3/3]

For over 4 years since we won our union, we’ve made it clear: we disagree with the exploitative conditions inside these warehouses and we’re committed to organizing and fighting together for justice. [2/3]

@amazon says one of its leadership principles is “have backbone, disagree and commit.” [1/3]

Amazon exploits workers, pollutes the environment, and powers ICE and surveillance. NYC is paying the price. This May Day, we’re fighting back. 📍 NYPL Steps, Bryant Park (476 5th ave)
🗓 May 1, 8:30 AM
🔗 tinyurl.com/AmazonDelivers…

Exactly 5 years after launching our union at JFK8, ALU-IBT Local 1 is in DC urging House members to sign the discharge petition for the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill requiring employers to bargain within 10 days of workers winning their union. Amazon, we’re coming for you.

So many of you in the comments are missing the point. This isn’t about what any of us would do in an emergency or if workers would follow the policy. The question is: WHY DOES THIS AMAZON POLICY EXIST AT ALL? Ask the bigger systemic questions!!

Amazon prevents us from calling 911 when someone is having a medical emergency so that the company’s internal first-aid department “AmCare” can cover it up and it’s costing workers their lives. Sign our petition to demand accountability: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-a…

@ImNoBetterThanU We agree with you. But the question is WHY is this a policy at Amazon? WHY should we get in trouble at our jobs for helping coworkers having medical emergencies? WHAT is Amazon covering up? We’re demanding accountability and answers.

@amazonlabor True compassion means defying harmful orders. No one was holding these employees at gun point. Critique policies too, but personal ethics matter most. Do the right thing.

ALU-IBT Local 1 at the @UnionNow_ launch event

"When we will it will be because we stood together. Because we fought together." @amazonlabor President @ConnorSpence_at the #UnionNow launch. Support workers like Connor - unionnow.org

Amazon spent over $26 million on union busting last year. They see workers as disposable, and spend big money so they can treat them that way.

A man lay dying, a CPR trained coworker asked their manager if he could help administer CPR and the manager said, “It has to be management or safety team. Please get back to work. Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work.” What the fuck is wrong with these people?