How the Amazon strikes could affect holiday deliveries
Employees at Amazon's seven U.S. warehouses, including one in New York City, walked off the job Thursday, less than a week until Christmas, but that may be enough to disrupt the holiday for some unhappy customers. do not have. The strikes are taking place at seven Amazon warehouses serving major metropolitan shopping markets, including Southern […]
Amazon workers go on strike — union blames company’s ‘insatiable greed’ for potential delivery delays
Early Thursday morning, workers at seven Amazon facilities across the United States went on strike. The walk-off took place during peak holiday shopping season and a few days before Christmas, and was aimed at drawing Amazon into contract negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. However, the company does not allow employees to join a […]
Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters
International Federation of Teamsters Brotherhood announced Amazon workers are scheduled to go on strike starting Thursday in five states finalized ahead of the Christmas holidays, citing the company's refusal to participate in bargaining negotiations. “If your package gets delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon's insatiable greed. We've given Amazon clear deadlines for our […]
Teamsters union launches historic nationwide strike against Amazon
Liz Bentley, president and founder of Liz Bentley Associates, discusses the benefits of remote work as some companies ask employees to return to the office full time. Thousands of Amazon workers across the country organized under the Teamsters union will take to the picket line at 6 a.m. Thursday after the company “repeatedly refuses to […]
Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas | US unions
Thousands of Amazon workers have been preparing to strike since Thursday, days before Christmas, over the tech giant's refusal to begin contract negotiations. Union Locals across the United States is preparing its members for picketing and action outside Amazon facilities across the country. Amazon has a Dec. 15 deadline to agree to start negotiations with […]
Senate report accuses Amazon of manipulating worker injury data
A Senate Democratic report released Monday accused Amazon of manipulating data on worker injuries and ignoring workplace concerns. reportA report released Sunday by Sen. Bernie Sanders, R-Vt., chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (HELP), examines whether Amazon makes its warehouses safer than they actually are. He claimed that the data was […]
Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses
Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two New York facilities ahead of a looming December 15 bargaining deadline. “Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities, JFK8 and DBK4, are striking after Amazon illegally refused to recognize their union and negotiate a contract that addresses the company's low wages and dangerous working conditions. They voted […]
Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Plans $1 Million Donation to Trump’s Inauguration
Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund as founder Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders strengthen ties with the incoming administration. of wall street journal report Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos is scheduled to visit Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, a private club in Palm Beach, Florida, next week, and preparations […]
Amazon misidentifies 49ers’ Trent Williams in embarrassing mistake
Well, Trent Williams certainly looked different Thursday night. Amazon and analyst Kirk Herbstreit made the disgusting mistake of having broadcasters and announcers misidentify Nesta Jade Silvera as Williams during the Rams' win over the 49ers. “Trent Williams is here.” Herbstreit said: Instead, the screen showed images showing Silvera as Chiron and herself as Williams. “He's […]
Amazon Gives $1,000,000 To Trump Inaugural Fund
Amazon will donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday. Big tech companies are preparing seven-figure donations. Exit It has been reported that Amazon's executive chairman Jeff Bezos plans to visit President Trump at Mar-a-Lago in mid-December. https://t.co/rdURSqUUf8 The company plans to donate $1 million to […]