In a historic decision, a Whole Foods store in Philadelphia became the first unionized location in the Amazon-owned grocery chain. The vote passed with 130 in favor and 100 against, aligning the workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). Union supporters cited the need for fair wages, improved benefits, and better working conditions, alleging anti-union tactics by Whole Foods management. Amazon expressed disappointment in the vote but reiterated its commitment to a positive work environment. This sets the stage for contract negotiations and potential expansion of unionization efforts within Whole Foods and Amazon as a whole.
See "Workers at Philadelphia Whole Foods vote to form first union for Amazon-owned supermarket chain", Jessie Yeung and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, January 29, 2025