Amazon workers strike amid allegations of crackdown on unionization activities

Workers across the US allege the company is fending off efforts to organize as election petition to be resubmitted in California

Workers at Amazon are increasing pressure on the world's largest retailer with strikes and protests aimed at improving working conditions and wages as the company continues to fend off unionization efforts.

The unionization movement at Amazon, which has garnered worldwide attention, suffered a recent setback when it lost a vote at a warehouse outside of Albany, New York, amid numerous charges of unfair labor practices.