Workers in New York seek to create first AutoZone union as company resists
Company may have spent about $200,000 to fight union effort in White Plains, where 11 people can vote to join UAW
TL;DR
- AutoZone workers in White Plains, New York, are voting on unionization with the United Auto Workers Local 259.
- The company is estimated to have spent around $200,000 to oppose the union effort.
- Workers are motivated by low pay, inadequate working conditions, and lack of holiday pay.
- Management has engaged in tactics to deter workers, including lengthy meetings and alleged threats.
- One worker was promoted to supervisor, temporarily withdrawing his eligibility to vote in the election, to facilitate the election process.
- AutoZone has a history of opposing unionization efforts, including a past rerun election ordered due to company conduct.