Union urges boycott of Amazon over Quebec warehouse closures and job losses
The CSN union is urging a boycott of Amazon products in response to the company's plan to close its Quebec warehouses, which will result in over 4,500 job losses. The union claims this move is an attempt to intimidate workers amid ongoing unionization efforts. Amazon announced the closures on January 22, stating it aims to provide long-term savings for customers. The company denies that the decision is linked to union activities, emphasizing that it respects employees' choices regarding union membership. The union is calling on the federal and provincial governments to cut ties with Amazon and is considering legal action for alleged violations of labor laws. They seek financial compensation for affected workers, in addition to severance packages.