We may soon know if workers at the Bessemer Amazon Fulfillment Center chose to unite.
Since November 2020, America’s eyes have been on Alabama as those on each side of the issue make their case.
The vote count began on March 30 after about 5,800 ballots were sent to workers in early February.
According to the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union, a total of 3,215 votes were received by the National Labor Relations Board during the election.
Here’s a full coverage of the Alabama Amazon union effort
It is unclear how many ballots were disputed by the union and Amazon.
Thursday afternoon begins the portion of the score that is open to the public.
As of 16:23 CST Thursday, the count of unofficial votes was at 600 against union and 260 for union. Follow us here for regular updates.
A simple majority of votes will determine whether workers are represented there by the Retail, Wholesale & Department Store Union.
The union election is the largest that the NLRB has overseen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.