Team,

As you may have seen on A to Z or through email, we received notice that Unifor has filed a request to begin collective bargaining between Amazon and the union.

The first session is scheduled for October 30 with subsequent sessions scheduled in December, so we wanted to provide you with the basics of collective bargaining to understand the process:

• The process could take months as both sides exchange proposals.
• The bargaining process includes give and take, and there are no guarantees as to what the outcome will be.
• You could end up with the same, more, or less than you would have had anyway, for some of your employment conditions.

We’ll continue to keep you informed about next steps and the progress of negotiations as we learn more.

Thank you all for your continued dedication to YVR2.

Kurt E.

Site Leader

YVR2 Team,

The union recently shared communications making several false claims about Amazon's approach to the BC Labour Relations Board’s certification process. We want to ensure you have accurate information on these important topics.

On our legal position:
The union claims that "Amazon has a habit of breaking the law." This is not true. We’re committed to fully complying with the law in everything we do. We strongly disagree with Board’s decision to certify Unifor without counting your votes from the 2024 election. We have asked the BC Supreme Court to reverse the Board’s decision because we believe your voices should be heard and your votes counted.

On the wage review:
The union suggests that Amazon is illegally withholding wage increases from YVR2 to punish you. This is not true. YVR2 was not included in this year’s wage review to comply with the law, which generally prohibits an employer from changing wages or other terms or conditions of employment for up to a year from the union certification or until a collective agreement is reached, whichever comes first. Any wage adjustments for YVR2 will be subject to the collective bargaining process—this is standard labour relations practice, and something the union reminded us about in a letter they sent on July 17.

On the timeline:
The union claims that Amazon is deliberately trying to "drag out the process." This is not true. Our focus is on ensuring a fair process where your voices are heard through the votes you cast last year.

On "misinformation campaigns":
The union claims that Amazon is conducting an "ongoing misinformation campaign." We take this allegation seriously and disagree with it strongly. We are committed to providing you with factual, accurate information about the certification process and its potential impacts. We encourage you to verify information from both Amazon and the union by consulting official sources, such as the BC Labour Relations Board website (lrb.bc.ca), which provides information about labour laws and processes in British Columbia.

Our commitment to you:
Throughout this process, we remain committed to continuing to make YVR2 a great place to work. That means a safe workplace, engaging people with dignity and respect, and supporting each of you on your career journey. We appreciate hearing your concerns firsthand, want to act quickly on your feedback and continue to work together to solve Operational problems. We value the open dialogue we've maintained at YVR2 and will continue to prioritize transparent communication with you, regardless of the ongoing legal proceedings.

You’re entitled to the facts, and we remain committed to open, fact-based communication throughout this process. If you hear information that doesn't seem right or have questions, please speak with your manager, HR (PXT), or any leader—we’re here to help.

Thank you for your continued dedication to keeping each other safe and delivering for our customers.

Kurt E.
Site Leader