Media Advisory - Unifor to begin union drive at Amazon centres in Metro Vancouver

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Chris Smalls, a U.S. activist who led the successful drive to unionize a New York Amazon fulfillment centre, will join Unifor organizers to kick off the first major union drive at an Amazon facility in B.C.

"It's never been easier and safer to join a union in British Columbia," said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director. "Amazon workers are frustrated with issues like workload and health & safety. Starting today they can privately contact a Unifor organizer to learn more and digitally sign a union card."

What: Launch of Unifor's union drive campaign at Amazon

Who: Chris Smalls, Amazon Labour Union organizer; Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director; Unifor organizers

When: Wednesday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m. PT

Where: Amazon Fulfillment Center 109 Braid St, New Westminster (at Braid Skytrain station) 49.232605, -122.883235

Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

SOURCE Unifor

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