AMAZON WORKERS

Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Unions vs. Amazon: A Holiday Showdown

Another strike is brewing at Amazon's doorstep in New York's Staten Island. This time, warehouse workers have joined the fray, joining thousands of union members who started striking earlier this week. But Amazon isn't worried, claiming the strike won't affect customer shipments. The retail giant has a network of distribution centers, and the ones on strike are just ...

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York, Atlanta, and San Francisco, are part of a larger effort by the unio...

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