ALU

American

abbreviation

Computers.

arithmetic logic unit: the part of a central processing unit that performs arithmetic and logical operations.

ALU British

abbreviation

arithmetic and logic unit

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Etymology

Origin of ALU

First recorded in 1955–60

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ALU

Since then, the ALU has faced many other challenges, including two election losses at other Amazon warehouses and internal strife about its organizing strategy.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2024

The ALU, an upstart group founded by current and former Amazon workers, scored a stunning victory in April 2022, when it won a unionization vote at the company’s 8,000-person warehouse in New York’s Staten Island.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit accuse the ALU of violating a federal law governing unions' internal affairs and its own constitution.

From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023

Monday's lawsuit was filed by about 40 members of the ALU, including several workers who helped to spearhead organizing efforts at JFK8.

From Reuters ● Jul. 11, 2023

Current ALU President Christian Smalls has been accused by union members of ignoring the contract fight in favor of traveling and attempting to start new union drives in other warehouses.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

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