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Short Summary
- Griffin and [Fatou] discuss their efforts to unionize Amazon warehouses, specifically the Amazon air Hub in Kentucky.
- Griffin was fired from the location after organizing unionization efforts.
- They started a petition for seasonal pay and a permanent cost of living raise.
- They pushed for a union to fight for better pay, benefits, and representation.
- [Fatou] joined the unionization efforts to advocate for workers’ rights, especially immigrant workers in the community.
- Amazon labor union KCVG is pushing for demands like a $30 starting wage, paid time off, union representation, and monthly dues.
- They are currently voting to ratify the Union’s Constitution.
- They highlight Amazon’s anti-union stance, use of Union Busters, and efforts to draft an independent Union Constitution.
- The speaker discusses the challenges faced by workers in organizing and emphasizes the importance of solidarity and support for better working conditions at Amazon.
- They mention ongoing efforts to unionize the Amazon location in Kentucky, including preparing for a potential strike.
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