Amazon UK headquarters in Shoreditch is the focus of a rally led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
The event comes as voting begins to recognise a UK union for the first time at the tech giant.
The rally is scheduled for 5 PM at Amazon’s Principal Place offices near Liverpool Street.
TUC Assistant General Secretary Kate Bell and Amazon workers and supporters will attend the protest.
The focal point of this rally is the ongoing ballot among Amazon workers at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry.
These workers are voting on whether to join the GMB union after a prolonged management struggle.
The ballot comes after the Government’s Central Arbitration Committee determined there is sufficient support for union recognition at the warehouse to warrant a vote.
Over 3,000 workers are participating in the ballot.
The union needs at least a 40 percent turnout and the majority of votes in favour.
If this happens, Amazon must negotiate pay, terms, and conditions with the GMB Union.
“Amazon has had every chance to do the right thing; now workers are taking things into their own hands to make work better”
The voting period concludes on Saturday, July 13, with the results expected by July 15.
A successful vote would make history.
It would mark the first time in Amazon’s 30-year history the company is legally required to recognize a union in the UK.
Andy Prendergast, GMB National Secretary, said: “Amazon has had every chance to do the right thing; now workers are taking things into their own hands to make work better.”
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowack said:” My message to staff in Coventry is simple.
“This is a historic chance for you and your workmates to win better pay and conditions – and a truly independent voice at work.”
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Rallies are also being held at seven other Amazon sites across the UK.
An Amazon spokesperson said: “We regularly review our pay to ensure we offer competitive wages and benefits.
“Our minimum starting pay has increased to £12.30 and £13 per hour depending on location – that’s a 20% increase over two years and 50% since 2018.
“We also work hard to provide great benefits, a positive work environment and excellent career opportunities.
“These are just some of the reasons people want to come and work at Amazon, whether its their first job, a seasonal role or an opportunity for them to advance their career.”
