A union representing around 800 Amazon employees in Delta, British Columbia, has announced that its members are now covered by the first binding collective agreement for Amazon workers in North America. The three-year deal was imposed by an independent arbitrator on Friday, November 13, 2026, following negotiations between Unifor and Amazon.
While Unifor has celebrated the agreement, calling it a historic milestone, the terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed. Both the union and Amazon have confirmed that the agreement was imposed rather than mutually agreed upon, highlighting the contentious nature of the negotiations.
The collective agreement marks a significant development in labor relations for Amazon, which has faced criticism for its treatment of workers and resistance to unionization efforts across the continent. The deal could set a precedent for future labor agreements with Amazon employees in other regions.