Amazon faces employment tribunal fight as GMB member makes unfair dismissal claim

Amazon has a track record of intimidating members involved with trade unions says GMB Union.

Charlie Forrest, a GMB member fighting an unfair dismissal case against Amazon, will have his case heard at an employment tribunal today (10 February).

Mr Forrest was dismissed in 2023 for alleged gross misconduct. He claims that his dismissal was in fact motivated by his decision to blow the whistle on several issues at Amazon.

This includes his claim that Amazon breached UK sanctions by selling its facial recognition technology to Russian firm VisionLabs after the invasion of Ukraine.

Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Organiser, said:

“Up and down the country, Amazon is a terrible employer.

“We know from experience that they are quick to intimidate members involved with trade unions.

“We will be watching the outcome of this tribunal carefully and applaud Mr Forrest for taking on Amazon.”