What to know about the Teamsters strike against Amazon
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters expressed support for the Amazon workers' strike that began Thursday after the company failed to meet a deadline for labor negotiations with protesters. On Saturday, the strike spread to several other shipping and distribution centers. “These greedy executives had every opportunity to show decency and respect for those who make […]
Amazon workers at Staten Island warehouse join nationwide strike against retailer amid busy holiday season
Frustrated workers at Amazon's largest facility in Staten Island walked off the job Saturday morning, joining a nationwide strike against the retail giant just days before Christmas. Employees at the JFK8 fulfillment center, which employs approximately 5,500 staff, joined the picket line in solidarity with thousands of employees at warehouses across the country, including warehouses […]
‘007’ series in turmoil as producers, Amazon can’t agree on franchise
The next installment in the “James Bond” series is still in development due to a rift between the series' main producers and its new owner, Amazon. in report The Wall Street Journal reports that long-time Bond producer Barbara Broccoli and Amazon, which acquired MGM Studios in 2021, are in an “ugly stalemate” over decisions regarding […]
Amazon strike expands to Staten Island, New York, warehouse
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is calling on Amazon to “negotiate” better wages for union members and days before the end of the year's busy season. Amazon workers at a warehouse in Staten Island, New York, will join thousands of disgruntled workers Friday as a strike against the retail giant enters its second day. Teamsters said: […]
Amazon labor strike at multiple facilities continues with more workers to join
Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union continued their strike at seven of the company's shipping hubs on Friday, days before Christmas. Workers at a well-known unionized warehouse in New York City will also be joining the rally late Saturday night, the Teamsters said. However, the union did not say how many employees participated in […]
Amazon Launches Aerial Delivery Service
Amazon launches long-awaited drone delivery service in Arizona, taking a significant step toward realizing founder Jeff Bezos' decade-old vision of autonomous drones delivering packages to customers' doorsteps within 30 minutes. I took a step. The service launches just as millions of Americans are looking to the skies for mysterious drones flying over major cities. of […]
Amazon settles worker safety investigation
Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) over working conditions at the e-commerce giant's facilities, the Department of Labor announced Thursday. The settlement agreement resolves a lawsuit brought by worker safety watchdogs against Amazon over ergonomic hazards that could lead to lower back injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions. It […]
Biden Spends Waning Days Of Presidency Dishing Out $1,000,000,000 To Preserve Amazon Rainforest
President Joe Biden's administration will spend $1 billion to preserve the Ecuadorian Amazon as a way to combat climate change, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced Friday. The president traveled to the Amazon rainforest in mid-November to announce the United States' commitment to increase international climate financing to more than $11 billion annually by […]
Will Amazon strike affect your holiday packages?
About 10,000 Amazon workers in the Teamsters union are striking across the U.S. ahead of the Christmas holidays, but the online retailer says it doesn't expect the strike to affect holiday gift deliveries. . Picket lines can be seen in cities including New York, Chicago and Atlanta as workers walk off the job as the […]
Amazon Workers Stage Strikes During Height of Christmas Rush
Teamsters union members went on strike Thursday morning at seven Amazon facilities in four states, demanding better wages and benefits as the company's profits soar. The strike was held at the height of the Christmas rush. Consumers across the country are relying on the e-commerce giant to secure last-minute gifts, but now they may not […]