# Amazon labour dispute in British Columbia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amazon-labour-dispute-in-british-columbia
> Updated: 2026-08-15T04:37:06.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The British Columbia Labour Relations Board has ordered Amazon and the Unifor union to resolve their dispute through binding arbitration. This order aims to establish a first collective agreement for workers at the Delta, B.C. fulfillment centre.

The board’s decision follows a February finding that Amazon violated the provincial labour code by denying scheduled pay increases to workers. While Unifor welcomed the ruling, accusing the company of “bad-faith bargaining,” Amazon is appealing the order. The company is also seeking a pause in proceedings until decertification votes are counted, having previously rejected mediation in favor of direct negotiations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Amazon reinstates binding arbitration for U.S. customers

Amazon has reinstated binding arbitration for U.S. customers, effectively barring them from filing class-action lawsuits in court. The move aims to provide faster, cost-effective dispute resolution.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-reinstates-binding-arbitration-for-us-customers

### 2026-08-05: Amazon must enter binding arbitration with B.C. warehouse workers after labour board order

BC Labour Relations Board orders Amazon and Unifor to use binding arbitration for a first contract at the Delta warehouse, after finding the company breached the provincial labour code.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-must-enter-binding-arbitration-with-bc-warehouse-workers-after-labour-board-order

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