Amazon. Employees com Inc. in Alabama, who joined the union, said they had major concerns about job security and became convinced that their wages and benefits could not increase significantly with the help of a union.
The resounding victory for Amazon, the nation’s second-largest private employer, came after it organized what turned out to be a successful local campaign, highlighting the company’s strengths and questioning the benefits of the union. Nationwide, Amazon has risen loudly as it pushes back against criticism of its working conditions, including when a top executive got involved in disputes with members of Congress on Twitter.
Analysts say the defeat of the union will strengthen Amazon after what has already been a year of huge growth and success fueled by the pandemic. The tech giant’s revenue rose 38 percent to $ 386 billion last year, and its profit nearly doubled as it added 500,000 people to its global workforce.
Some workers said Amazon helped direct its vote against unionization. Other employees said they did not need persuasion from Amazon and were against unionization from the start.
Amazon indicated its minimum wage of $ 15 per hour, double the state’s minimum wage of $ 7.25 per hour, which is also the federal minimum. The company also highlighted its health care and retirement benefits.