Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry narrowly reject historic union vote

Union bid fell just 28 votes short

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Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry narrowly reject historic union vote
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Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry narrowly reject historic union vote

The GMB union's bid for recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, UK, fell short in a closely contested vote held this month.

The final tally saw 49.5% of workers vote in favour of the union, while 50.5% voted against. Turnout was high, with roughly 2,600 of the estimated 3,000 eligible workers participating in the ballot...

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