Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia voted to form a union, the first time employees of the Amazon-owned grocer have organized in decades. Monday’s vote, which passed 130-100, was prompted by workers’ push for higher wages and improved benefits.

Now, a battle lies ahead when working out the first contract between Whole Foods and the unionized workers. "This is going to be the longest uphill battle of our lives, but this is not just for us. This is for the people who come behind us and for the people who have been here," said Khy Adams, a Whole Foods employee.

The union win, at a Philadelphia store where workers are seeking higher wages, comes as Amazon is also fighting organizing efforts among some warehouse employees and delivery drivers.

Whole Foods workers at the Spring Garden store have expressed frustration about low pay and want better health-care benefits.

Whole Foods said it was "disappointed" by the vote but "committed to maintaining a positive working environment"

But the work culture of Amazon means its Whole Foods Market grocery store at 2101 Pennsylvania Ave. in Philadelphia is operated at a relentless pace all the time, Young said. WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor “Amazon wants you to do it ...

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