people there today. that takes it up to 350 out of a workforce that is normally around 1500. they think this is a significant increase in membership given the fact that this is a sector where trade unions for years have been capped out. i think thatis years have been capped out. i think that is what is significant about today. it s notjust that it is the first strike at in amazon facility, it s the first strike within the logistics sector where there are often very challenging working environments, people working in warehouses. in trade union representation just hasn t really existed. so as far as the trade union movement is concerned, this could be a turning point. what they want to see liz amazon workers at other sites to sign up to the gmb
in online orders today. it comes after black friday sales toptd $9 billion, also a record. providing a much needed boost after an autumn slump in sales. joining us now is nbc news brian chung at an amazon facility in new jersey. brian, good morning. what can shoppers expect today? reporter: good morning, jose. shoppers can expect a continuation of the discounts we have seen through the weekend. adobe analytics saying discounts on computer, toys and apparel were among the steepest this weekend. again, cyber monday, as you mentioned, over $11 billion expected to be spent today. that would be more than the $9 billion spent on friday, which would make cyber monday a bigger deal than black friday, which is why we are here at this amazon facility in robbinsville, new jersey where plenty of packages just like this one are being moved across the many lines and