In a move that has sent shockwaves through the labor community, Amazon announced today the closure of all its logistics operations in Quebec, resulting in the layoff of approximately 1,700 permanent employees. The company stated that it will revert to a third-party delivery model, similar to its operations prior to 2020, aiming to provide “more savings to our customers over the long run”. Unionization Efforts at DXT4 Warehouse This decision comes on the heels of significant labor developments at Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Quebec. In May 2024, workers at this facility made history by becoming the first group of Amazon employees in Canada to unionize, affiliating with the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN). This marked a pivotal moment in labor relations within the company.  Anti-Union Motives The CSN has condemned Amazon’s closure of its Quebec facilities, interpreting it as a direct attack on unionized workers. The union asserts that this move is a retaliatory measure against the successful unionization and ongoing negotiations for a first collective agreement at the DXT4 warehouse. They argue that the closure contravenes the Quebec Labour Code and have vowed to challenge the decision legally (Reuters). Broader Implications for all Workers The ramifications of Amazon’s … Continue reading Amazon’s Closure of Quebec Operations due to Anti-Union Retaliation