Amazon delivery drivers strike over labor dispute, impacting holiday deliveries.
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Amazon Delivery Drivers Strike Amidst Labor Dispute
Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers, unionized with the Teamsters, are on strike across the United States, protesting Amazon’s alleged refusal to negotiate. The strike, which began on December 19th, 2024, is impacting operations at several major Amazon hubs, including those in Atlanta, New York City, San Francisco, Southern California, and Skokie, Illinois. The Teamsters Union has indicated that additional Amazon workers may join the strike, potentially disrupting deliveries nationwide during the peak holiday season. The Core of the Dispute At the heart of the dispute is a labor dispute between Amazon and the Teamsters Union. The union alleges that Amazon has repeatedly refused to engage in good-faith negotiations with its workers. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a complaint against Amazon, claiming that the company and its third-party contractors are joint employers of delivery drivers and have a legal obligation to recognize and bargain with the union. Amazon's…
