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Teamsters Strike Against Amazon Threatens Holiday Deliveries

Thousands of workers demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions as Amazon disputes union representation claims.

  • Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union have launched the largest strike against the company in U.S. history, targeting seven major facilities across the country.
  • The strike, timed during the holiday shopping rush, aims to pressure Amazon to negotiate on issues like higher pay, improved benefits, and safer working conditions.
  • Amazon denies the legitimacy of the strike, claiming the Teamsters do not represent its employees and accusing the union of using coercive tactics, which the Teamsters dispute.
  • Despite the strike, Amazon insists its operations remain unaffected, citing its extensive logistics network and partnerships with third-party delivery services like USPS and UPS.
  • The strike highlights ongoing tensions between Amazon and labor groups, with workers accusing the company of exploiting them while Amazon challenges unionization efforts in court.
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