Thousands of Amazon workers, represented by the Teamsters union, are striking at multiple facilities across the US, including California, New York, Illinois, and Georgia, amidst the busy holiday shipping season. The union alleges that Amazon ignored their demands for fair treatment and is prioritizing profits over workers' well-being. While the strike is expected to impact operations, Amazon maintains that its business will not be significantly affected. This is the latest attempt by the Teamsters to pressure Amazon regarding its anti-union stance and working conditions.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon that starts Thursday morning, and it includes multiple facilities in California, in addition to facilities in New York, Illinois and Georgia.
"If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon's insatiable greed. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "These greedy executives had every chance to show decency and respect for the people who make their obscene profits possible. Instead, they've pushed workers to the limit and now they're paying the price. This strike is on them.
The retail giant said that its operations will not be affected by any of the union's actions. Although the Teamsters claim to represent 7,000 Amazon workers nationwide, that accounts for less than 1% of the company's US workforce.
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