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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 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 […]

Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has called on Amazon to agree to set a date for negotiating a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters have finished demanding that Amazon stop violating the law. Amazon must come to the negotiating table and commit to negotiating Teamsters contracts with its employees or face the consequences of […]

‘We Want Results, Not Excuses’: Teamsters President Says Pelosi, Schumer Should ‘Step Aside’ Like Biden

Teamsters Chairman Sean O'Brien says California Democratic Sen. Nancy Pelosi and New York Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer should “stand back” following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the presidential election. He suggested that. The union announced in September that it would not endorse President-elect Donald Trump in the election, despite his overwhelming support in the […]