Jul 25

Towards a First Collective Agreement at Amazon

Félix et Denis, Syndicat des travailleurs d'Amazon

On July 23, 2024, a historic milestone was reached for the employees of the Amazon DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Quebec. The negotiation committee of the Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs d’Amazon Laval–CSN presented a proposal for the first collective agreement to the employees. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the unionization efforts within the company.

The employees of the Laval warehouse voted in favor of unionization in May 2024, making them the first group of Amazon employees in Canada to officially unionize under the Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN). This victory is the result of months of mobilization and intensive discussions on working conditions, wages, and benefits. The negotiation process for the collective agreement is expected to address crucial issues such as workplace safety, recognition of years of service, and improvement of working conditions.

This advancement could inspire other Amazon employees in Canada and elsewhere to consider unionization to improve their working conditions and gain formal representation.

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