Amazon workers in San Bernardino allege anti-union actions and retaliation

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“We do not retaliate against employees for exercising their federally protected rights.” Inland Empire Amazon Workers United did not specify how many workers are formally involved in the unfair labor practice allegations but said the claims were drawn from the experiences of at least a handful of workers.At the protest Friday afternoon, workers, community activists, environmentalists and Teamsters union members supporting the effort crowded outside the San Bernardino fulfillment center known as KSBD carrying red signs emblazoned with the message “Prime shoppers beware: Amazon air is unfair.” Organizers of the walkout estimated that about 100 workers participated and said they expected that number to increase as some employees on the night shift Friday also planned to walk out.Javier Martinez, an Amazon worker who participated in the Friday protest, said the company was scanning the badges of workers who were entering and exiting the facility around the time of the planned walkout.Navarro’s LinkedIn profile describes her as a bilingual professional “with an extensive record of successfully facilitating communication and resolving work force issues as a labor/employee relations consultant.” Navarro appears to be listed as “M Navarro” in publicly available disclosures with the U.S. Department of Labor of consultants who have worked with Amazon.“Like many other companies, we hold these meetings because it’s important that everyone understands the facts about joining a union.” Amazon did not answer detailed questions about its use of labor consultants at KSBD."

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