Update from the Megaphone about Trade Unionist Meeting with MPs about Amazon Union-Busting

Dear David,

On Monday, Amazon workers went to Parliament to tell MPs all about Amazon’s dirty tricks and why the laws around union recognition need to be changed. 

Thank you to the 3000 people who wrote to their MP, asking them to attend the meeting. Many MPs who attended told us they were there at a constituents’ request!

It was a crucial opportunity for MPs to hear directly from the workers about their experiences of working at Amazon, and about the relentless union busting they faced during their historic ballot for union recognition. 

Here’s a message from Louveza, one of the fearless union leaders at the BHX4 Amazon warehouse:

 “The two main reasons we lost the recognition vote at BHX4 is because of

1. CAC legislation
2. Amazon’s union-busting campaign

So on Monday we went to parliament to speak to MPs and made our voices heard. We told our stories and revealed truths they haven’t heard before. Our aim was to convince them to push certain legislations to make it easier for unions to get recognised.

We pushed our message across as strong as possible and we’re confident that changes will be made. We’re now stronger than we’ve ever been and we have the backing of many MPs in government who will fight alongside us!” 

Here’s a photo of the union leaders outside Parliament after their meeting with MP’s!

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MPs were then armed with a report from their union GMB that details the changes that need to be made to the recognition process to make sure that what happened at the Amazon BHX4 warehouse can never happen again. You can read the report here.

Here’s a message from Ceferina, another Amazon union leader at BHX4:

“Our visit to Parliament was a pivotal moment in our ongoing fight for justice at Amazon BHX4 in Coventry. It was both empowering and inspiring to stand before MPs and share firsthand the challenges we’re facing with union-busting tactics.

The conversations were impactful, with many MPs showing genuine concern for the treatment of workers and the broader implications this has for workers’ rights across the country. It felt like we were finally being heard at the highest level of government, and that our voices mattered. The experience highlighted the importance of solidarity and the collective strength we have when we come together.

It was a day of unity, not just among our team but also with those in Parliament who stand with us. This visit has reinvigorated our resolve, and we are more committed than ever to ensuring Amazon workers receive the respect, dignity, and fair treatment they deserve.”

Here’s a photo of the union leaders with Warinder Juss, MP for Wolverhampton West. 

Thanks for your continued support on this campaign. 

Lois,

Megaphone UK