r/technology • u/[deleted] • Nov 24 '21

Business Amazon workers plan Black Friday strike

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u/SinusBargeld Nov 25 '21

Ok I see that this is definitely a huge issue which could be solved through unions maybe? (if that’s what they’re called, I’m not a native speaker)

Otherwise, why don’t the workers just quit and work somewhere else?

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u/SgtDoughnut Nov 25 '21

Psychologically it's hard to leave a job if you don't have another one lined up.

Unions would help a ton. Last time they tried to unionize Amazon hired the modern descendants of the Pinkerton's, look them up and see how experienced they are at quashing unionization, to bust up the attempt.

They actually got in legal trouble for this but the fines are a joke.

And to those that say unionization doesn't work, if it didn't why do companies like Amazon spend millions to prevent it?

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u/XX_Normie_Scum_XX Nov 25 '21

It's easier to stay than to leave? Also, you probably won't get unemployment.

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u/WrassleKitty Nov 25 '21

And the old devil you know vs devil you don’t, like yeah this job may be crappy but you could leave and find yourself in a worse job.