Workers in New York seek to create first AutoZone union as company resists
Summary
Workers at an AutoZone store in White Plains, New York, are trying to form the first union at the company. They say pay is low and working conditions are tough, while AutoZone is spending large amounts to stop the union election set for September 25.Key Facts
- AutoZone has over 6,800 stores in the U.S. and made $2.5 billion in net income in fiscal year 2025.
- Eleven workers at the White Plains store are eligible to vote on joining the United Auto Workers Local 259 union.
- AutoZone reportedly spent about $200,000 opposing the effort through legal and internal costs.
- Workers want better pay, job security, and recognition for working holidays without extra pay.
- AutoZone management responded with many regional and corporate managers visiting the store after the union drive began.
- The company held meetings to discourage unionizing and challenged the eligibility of a key worker in the election process.
- One worker had to accept a promotion that affected his ability to vote in the union election to move forward with the effort.
- AutoZone did not provide comments to requests from the media about the union organizing.
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