Amazon drivers strike while company says deliveries unaffected

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Amazon said that it was largely unaffected by a nationwide strike on Thursday by thousands of drivers represented by the Teamsters union.

Amazon workers strike outside the gates of an Amazon Fulfillment Center as Teamsters seek labor contract nationwide Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in City of Industry, Calif. The strike, which began at dusk on Thursday on the West Coast, affected distribution and fulfillment hubs in the City of Industry, Palmdale and Victorville. Workers also walked off their jobs in San Francisco, Atlanta, New York City and Skokie, Illinois.

Amazon spokeswoman Eileen Hards said the company had “minimal delays” at the facility and expected all packages to still be delivered, Complaints issued by NLRB prosecutors are considered by agency judges, whose rulings can be appealed to labor board members in Washington. The agency lacks authority to impose punitive damages or hold executives personally liable for wrongdoing, but can order companies to change policies, compensate and reinstate terminated workers, and negotiate with unions,

Andrew Hernandez, 28, an independent driver for three years with EZ Logistics, said he and other drivers have been forced to sit in small groups in offices to hear consultants — or “busters” as he called them — talk about why the union only wants their dues. The company also has posted anti-union fliers in restrooms and break rooms.Victor Mineros with Local 396 Teamsters union in Covina said roughly 2,500 drivers voted to authorize the Southern California strike.

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Amazon Drivers Strike Ahead of Christmas, Company Insists Deliveries UnimpactedAmazon drivers, represented by the Teamsters union, are striking at seven facilities across four states just days before Christmas. While the Teamsters claim to represent 7,000 Amazon workers nationwide, the number constitutes less than 1% of the company's US workforce. The strike centers around labor complaints regarding wages, benefits, and Amazon's contention that the Teamsters do not represent its employees despite their assertions. Amazon maintains that its holiday deliveries will not be affected.
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