The Teamsters union is warning of potential holiday package delays as thousands of Amazon workers across seven facilities participate in a strike. Workers are demanding a fair contract that guarantees wages, healthcare, and safety. While the Teamsters claim this is the largest strike against Amazon in US history, Amazon denies the union's claims of representation and asserts that operations will not be impacted.
The Teamsters union issued a warning Thursday that holiday packages could be delayed as thousands of Amazon workers joined picket lines to fight for a fair union contract that guarantees wages, health care and safety. However, Amazon told FOX Business that it doesn't expect any impact on operations.
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel told FOX Business in a statement that this is an "attempt to push a false narrative." TEAMSTERS UNION LAUNCHES HISTORIC NATIONWIDE STRIKE AGAINST AMAZON: 'PAYING THE PRICE'"Teamsters have continued to intentionally mislead the public — claiming that they represent ‘thousands of Amazon employees and drivers.
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