In a groundbreaking move, members of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, marking the first organizational effort by a U.S. warehouse group. With an overwhelming 98% majority in favor of joining forces, the ALU and Teamsters are now poised to push Amazon towards negotiating a fair union contract. This decision comes after the ALU's historic victory at the JFK8 facility in Staten Island two years ago. Despite challenges faced in negotiations with Amazon, the partnership with the Teamsters brings renewed hope for securing good jobs and safe working conditions for Amazon workers. The newly formed local chapter, ALU-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1, will have the authority to organize warehouse workers across New York's five boroughs, signaling a potential shift in labor dynamics within the retail giant's operations.