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Union Documentary Reveals Amazon's Fight Against Worker Rights

10/9/2025

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Union premiered at Sundance Film Festival, detailing the ALU's formation at JFK8 in Staten Island.
It traces organizing from spring 2021 to the April 2022 union vote.
Amazon disputed the results, spent millions on anti-union efforts; National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed complaints.
The film shows ALU tensions and worker concerns; Amazon appeals the NLRB decision, and no contract exists.

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Story summary

Union premiered at Sundance Film Festival, detailing the ALU's formation at JFK8 in Staten Island.
It traces organizing from spring 2021 to the April 2022 union vote.
Amazon disputed the results, spent millions on anti-union efforts; National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) dismissed complaints.
The film shows ALU tensions and worker concerns; Amazon appeals the NLRB decision, and no contract exists.