The union does. The right to bargain collectively is protected by law, as is unfettered communication with your labor representatives.
But no, Amazon isn't required to pay you for the time you spend talking to your union rep, no.
But no, Amazon isn't required to pay you for the time you spend talking to your union rep, no.
Why? They're not footing the bill. I'd agree with giving the union the option to do this, if they can compensate amazon equal to the hourly wage that the workers are paid, but I doubt labor unions have enough of a bankroll to make this viable.
Would you be in favor of the union being able to hold a mandatory information session, also under threat of dismissal? Why or why not?
I personally would want to fire anybody who wants to form a union, if I was in the situation. Why should anybody be forced to employ somebody who wants to make trouble in their organization?