The complaint alleges that Amazon not only prohibited discussions about the union during work hours but also conducted “mandatory or effectively mandatory” anti-union meetings.
It highlights several actions taken by Amazon that are believed to have undermined workers’ rights. And may have stifled the unionization process.
Among these accusations are instances of calling the police on employees, stifling discussions about organizing efforts, and terminating an outspoken activist.
The complaint contends that Amazon’s behavior was aimed at coercing its employees, so they were unable to exercise federally guaranteed rights.
According to the complaint, Amazon went as far as implementing a policy preventing employees from being on the company’s premises before or after their shifts. This policy was allegedly used to target and discourage union activists.
In one incident last August, Amazon reportedly terminated an employee for supporting the union and participating in collective action. The complaint suggests that this action was taken to dissuade other employees from engaging in similar activities.
