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This article highlights the deteriorating relationship between Amazon and labor unions and the escalation of a strike by delivery drivers in California to become the largest Amazon strike in U.S. history. Members of Teamsters Local 396 have extended their strike to Amazon's LAX5 warehouse in Buena Park, California, in protest of the company's reported failure to honor a new contract and its termination of newly organized workers. The strike has now expanded into 10 states and has had little impact on Amazon's stock, which has actually seen a 44% appreciation since the strike began in June 2023. The discrepancy regarding the employment status of the striking drivers raises important legal and ethical concerns. This issue is important to watch, given its potential implications for Amazon's labor practices and corporate reputation.

Unite and Fight for Fair Wages in Warehouses: How to Take on Amazon Discover the harsh reality of warehouse jobs, the low wages, and the struggle to afford a decent living. Learn why unionization is crucial to demand fair wages and fight against multinational corporations like Amazon. Take action to bring change and reclaim workers' rights. #FairWages #Unionization #WorkersRights #FightForChange #Amazon #DemandJustice #WarehouseJobs #TakeAction #UniteAndFight #WorkersSolidarity #Republican #Democrat #GOP #CAGOP #SerpaforCongress #FYP #foryoupage #CA39 #Riverside #Perris #JurupaValley #MorenoValley #Congress #California #Unite

We are continuing to see a much more positive leaning towards unions in today's workforce. Overwhelming majority wins to unionize (and in this case merge with the Teamsters). It has to make you wonder, what are current employers doing or not doing to help create these conditions? One theory we have is transparency. Collective bargaining agreements with pay schedules are fully transparent. And if employees think their company isn't being forthcoming, unionization seems like a good strategy. Maybe the fear of unionizing will be the final catalyst to a new wave of transparent policies and systems. That wouldn't be a bad thing, right? #unionization #teamsters #amazon #transparency https://loom.ly/z4POyk0

https://lnkd.in/eyFyhqFJ Amazon workers are trying to unionise to get better pay and conditions. How similar—foster carers struggle to get fair compensation and support—this shows the importance of unions in helping all workers get fair treatment and support. Change is coming.

"More than 100 Amazon warehouse workers in San Francisco have asked the company to voluntarily recognize their new union with the Teamsters, a move that experts said is unlikely to yield a contract deal without additional government or community pressure." The increasing involvement of the Teamsters in Amazon's operations adds a lot of weight to Amazon employees efforts to organize... "About 5,500 Amazon workers with the independent Amazon Labor Union in Staten Island, N.Y., which struggled to get recognized by the company, voted this summer to join forces with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The union, which has 1.3 million members in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, said hundreds of Amazon drivers in Queens, N.Y., also officially joined their ranks last week." #CSCCSCM #unions #Teamsters #Amazon #labor #bargaining #lastmile #homedelivery #ecommerce #supplychain #logistics

""Organizing workers is a different skill than administering a union"" A great quote from the former National Labor Relations Board Chair, and good advice for anyone trying to stand up any sort of group. And I speak from experience. In this case we're talking about the Amazon Labor Union. "The union's troubles since its victory in early 2022 illustrate the difficult path that grassroots organizers face. They also represent a different outcome than what activists hoped for—a wave of other warehouses following the lead set by New York workers." Initial fervor in any situation usually dwindles, and in this case, the post-victory reality has set in. Dissent in the union's leadership, lack of donations and financial support, high turnover of Amazon workers, and a host of other normal business-y issues are taking their toll. "Companies have advantages in unionization contests, including the ability to hold mandatory meetings and have more accurate information about their workforce than any union has, according to labor researchers. Workers also must generally organize at one facility or store at a time." #CSCCSCM #unions #labor #organization #employeerights #amazon #NLRB #supplychain #logistics

🔗 Let's make history! Amazon staff at UK warehouse vote on union recognition - The Guardian Hey everyone! Did you hear about the exciting news? Amazon employees at a UK warehouse are currently voting on union recognition. This could be a huge moment in the company's history, and it's an important step in empowering workers to have a say in their working conditions. I'm fascinated to see how this will unfold and the potential impact it could have. What are your thoughts on this? #Amazon #UnionRecognition #EmpowerWorkers https://ift.tt/pTnFvQk

This week: Port Strike Ends as ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Agreement The short-lived strike by dockworkers that shut down East and Gulf Coast ports came to an end late Thursday when the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance announced they had come to a tentative agreement on wages and an extension of the master contract. The new deal provides a pay raise of 61% and extends the master contract to Jan. 15, 2025, to allow the sides to negotiate outstanding issues. 🔹 Black Friday to Cyber Monday US Retail Sales to Hit $75B 🔹 Amazon Hiring 250,000 Holiday Workers 🔹 Top Holiday Retail Trends to Watch in 2024 🔹 How Retailers Can Prepare for the Holiday Rush 🔹 Building the Supply Chain of the Future Find the summaries and full stories for the weekly newsletter on our website. #retail #ecommerce #holidays #supplychain #logistics #delivery #ports

Did you know Amazon was caught in another pickle? Amazon hit with US labor board complaint over 'joint employment' of drivers The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Amazon, alleging that the company illegally refused to negotiate with a union representing drivers from the contractor Battle Tested Strategies (BTS). The NLRB claims Amazon is a "joint employer" of these drivers and employed tactics to discourage union activities after they successfully unionized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The complaint follows Amazon's termination of its contract with BTS without prior bargaining, which the NLRB asserts violates federal labor laws. Amazon has denied the allegations, asserting it lacks sufficient control over the drivers' working conditions to be deemed a joint employer. The case is set to be heard by an administrative judge in Los Angeles in March. #amazon #battle #nlrb #bts #workcondition #laborboard #laborrelations #laborlaws #laborlaw #losangel #filedacomplaint #federallaborlaw #pickle #labor #complaint #employment #jobs #drivers #driver #national #relations #businesspassion #union #contractor #employer #tactics #tactic #activities #activity #international

Did you know Amazon was caught in another pickle? Amazon hit with US labor board complaint over 'joint employment' of drivers The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Amazon, alleging that the company illegally refused to negotiate with a union representing drivers from the contractor Battle Tested Strategies (BTS). The NLRB claims Amazon is a "joint employer" of these drivers and employed tactics to discourage union activities after they successfully unionized with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The complaint follows Amazon's termination of its contract with BTS without prior bargaining, which the NLRB asserts violates federal labor laws. Amazon has denied the allegations, asserting it lacks sufficient control over the drivers' working conditions to be deemed a joint employer. The case is set to be heard by an administrative judge in Los Angeles in March. #amazon #battle #nlrb #bts #workcondition #laborboard #laborrelations #laborlaws #laborlaw #losangel #filedacomplaint #federallaborlaw #pickle #labor #complaint #employment #jobs #drivers #driver #national #relations #businesspassion #union #contractor #employer #tactics #tactic #activities #activity #international