Amazon is facing a massive strike after the company missed a key deadline to start negotiations for a union contract.
As of December 19, approximately 10,000 workers have walked off the job, with picket lines forming in cities such as New York, Atlanta, Southern California, San Francisco, and Skokie, IL.
Union Takes on Amazon
The Teamsters union, which represents the workers, announced that additional employees at other Amazon facilities have authorized strikes as well. Local unions have set up picket lines at fulfillment centers across the country, potentially leading to delays in package deliveries as the holiday season approaches.
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Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien expressed frustration, saying, “If your holiday package is delayed, it’s because Amazon refused to negotiate in good faith. We gave them a clear deadline, and they ignored it. Their greed has pushed us to this point.” He criticized Amazon executives for failing to respect workers who, according to him, are the backbone of the company’s enormous profits. “Now, they’re facing the consequences of their actions.”
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A Significant Strike that has Broken Major Records
The Teamsters have labeled this the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history. Despite the disruption, Amazon has stated that it does not anticipate the strike will have a significant impact on its operations, citing its vast workforce of 1.5 million employees across warehouses and corporate offices.
