The first ever ballot for strike action of Amazon workers in Britain has taken place, with a huge vote for action. GMB members at the Coventry Fulfilment Centre voted 99.3% in favour of strike action – but unfortunately failed to achieve the 50% turnout required by law by just three votes!
Undemocratic Tory anti-trade union laws are intended to stifle action, but they won’t stop the anger of exploited workers who have been offered tiny pay ‘rises’ in a massive cost-of-living crisis. And the anger isn’t just in Coventry either.
GMB officials have vowed to hold another ballot at Coventry in the near future.
Matt Carey, former Amazon FC worker, Bristol
