Teamsters Strike Against Amazon Expands Nationwide During Holiday Rush

Workers demand higher wages and better conditions as Amazon disputes union claims and insists operations remain unaffected.

The Teamsters union-led strike against Amazon has spread to key locations, including Staten Island, California, Georgia, Illinois, and New York City, as workers push for better pay and safer working conditions.
Staten Island's JFK8 warehouse, employing over 5,000 workers, became a focal point of the strike, with local union leaders and New York Attorney General Letitia James voicing support for the workers' demands.
Amazon maintains that the strike involves only a small portion of its vast logistics network and claims minimal to no impact on holiday deliveries due to contingency plans and alternate facilities.
Union leaders accuse Amazon of prioritizing profits over workers' rights, while Amazon disputes the Teamsters' representation claims and alleges intimidation tactics by the union.
The strike, timed during the busy holiday season, highlights ongoing tensions between Amazon and labor organizers, as workers pledge to continue their efforts for improved contracts and respect.