Amazon worker organization
The Paradox of the American Labor Movement: It’s a great time to be in a union—but a terrible time to try to start a new one.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/american-labor-movement-unions-support/678099/
Amazon Labor Union hampered by division and other roadblocks ahead of leadership election
pbs.org/newshour/economy/amazon-labor-union-hampered-by-division-and-other-roadblocks-ahead-of-leadership-election
Spirit Air delays Airbus deliveries; JPMorgan CEO bullish on economy, frets over geopolitics
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Film company Shy kids created an entire short film using OpenAI's Sora video generator.
Director Walter Woodman says the technology is "not something to ... Show more www.bloomberg.com/technology
‘They are breaking the law’: inside Amazon’s bid to stall a union drive: Retailer doing ‘whatever it takes’ to halt organizing at warehouse in Moreno Valley ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/03/amazon-union-warehouse-california
Amazon Labor Union Never Stood a Chance to Succeed: Two years after a historic vote, it’s clear worker power was no match for a corporate juggernaut happy to ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-01/amazon-labor-union-never-stood-a-chance-to-succeed
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Amazon union president knocks Biden: ‘No cavalry coming’ for American workers: The leader of Amazon’s sole successful unionization effort said on Monday that ...
thehill.com/business/4526962-amazon-union-president-knocks-biden-no-cavalry-coming-for-american-workers/
Amazon argues that national labor board is unconstitutional, joining SpaceX and Trader Joe's
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Taking it to the board: How workers got Starbucks to the negotiating table: The new wave in U.S. unionism is using investment funds to take their protests all ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-22/taking-it-to-the-board-how-workers-got-starbucks-to-the-negotiating-table.html
The New Luddites Aren’t Backing Down: Activists are organizing to combat generative AI and other technologies—and reclaiming a misunderstood label in the process ...
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/02/new-luddites-ai-protest/677327/
Why SpaceX, Amazon, and Trader Joe’s are pushing an aggressive lawsuit that would fundamentally undermine labor organizing
fastcompany.com/91035382/why-spacex-amazon-and-trader-joes-are-pushing-an-aggressive-lawsuit-that-would-fundamentally-undermine-labor-organizing
Sundance Doc ‘Union’ Exposes Amazon’s Union-Busting Shenanigans: The tech company reportedly spent more than $14 million to prevent current and former workers ...
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/sundance-doc-union-exposes-amazons-union-busting-shenanigans
WSJ News Exclusive | The Labor Union That Defeated Amazon Is Fighting for Survival
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Unions’ backing for Israel shifts to protests: Longtime labor experts say that the demand for pro-cease-fire statements from American unions is evidence of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/07/business/american-unions-long-backed-israel-now-some-are-protesting-it.html
Harvard researchers say these 9 steps can protect workers in the age of AI: A new report from Harvard Law School’s Center for Labor and a Just Economy tracks how ...
fastcompany.com/91017848/harvard-researchers-say-these-9-steps-can-protect-workers-in-the-age-of-ai
The Hollywood Reporter Critics Pick the 15 Best Films of Sundance 2024: THR film critics pick the best movies of 2024's Sundance Film Festival ...
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Amazon, Starbucks worker unions are in limbo, even as UAW and others triumph: Amazon workers formed their first union. And at Starbucks, 380 stores are unionized ...
npr.org/2023/12/26/1219882722/union-amazon-starbucks-contract-worker-rights-uaw-nlrb
'Union' Review: Stirring Workers'-Rights Doc Takes Amazon to Task: Brett Story and Stephen Maing's richly observed doc 'Union' follows weary ...
variety.com/2024/film/reviews/union-review-1235888521/
Real Time Economics: China's Real-Estate Slump, America's Property Investors and the Amazon Labor Union's Struggles
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Unions Are Critical In The Fight Against Israeli Apartheid| Countercurrents: When United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain called for a ceasefire in ...
countercurrents.org/2024/01/unions-are-critical-in-the-fight-against-israeli-apartheid/
The Global Fight to Organise Amazon: Today, workers in over 30 countries are taking industrial action against Amazon. Jeff Bezos’ exploitative practices are ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/10/the-global-fight-to-organise-amazon-bezos
Inside an alleged Amazon union-busting campaign in Kentucky: 'They want to scare us'
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Chris Smalls, Amazon Labor Union president, faces new election: As Chris Smalls, Amazon Labor Union president, drew criticism from members ...
businessinsider.com/chris-smalls-amazon-labor-union-president-new-election-2023-12
Amazon broke federal labor law by calling Staten Island union organizers 'thugs,' interrogating workers
cnbc.com/2023/12/01/amazon-broke-federal-labor-law-by-racially-disparaging-union-leaders.html
Amazon’s internal plans to advance its interests in California are laid bare in leaked memo
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/06/amazons-internal-plans-to-advance-its-interests-in-california-are-laid-bare-in-leaked-memo/
‘We can’t trust them’: workers decry alleged union busting at Amazon air hub: Employees at facility in Kentucky allege Amazon is retaliating against them as they ...
theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/29/amazon-union-busting-kentucky-air-hub
Amazon has new AI-powered robots. Labor leader Chris Smalls say unions could protect workers
fastcompany.com/90974098/amazon-has-new-ai-powered-robots-labor-leader-chris-smalls-say-unions-could-protect-workers
Nina Turner Launches Organization to Support Striking Workers: The former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders surrogate said she was inspired by the nearly ...
theintercept.com/2023/10/04/nina-turner-labor-organization/
Amazon Labor Union history, leaders, challenges: The Amazon Labor Union's Staten Island win was called the biggest labor victory in decades ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-labor-union
Starbucks sues its union in Iowa over social media support for Palestinians: The Starbucks union in Iowa City is among those posting pro-Palestinian messages ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2023/10/18/tweets-supporting-palestinians-draw-starbucks-suit-in-iowa-against-union/71233957007/
This Labor Day, is the era of union timidity finally coming to an end?: This is an unusually optimistic — and unusually uncertain — period for labor observers ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4186453-this-labor-day-is-the-era-of-union-timidity-finally-coming-to-an-end/
Teamsters approve UPS contract with raises for drivers, package sorters: UPS workers accepted a five-year contract that raises pay and improves working ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/08/22/ups-teamsters-contract-vote/
Quick Glance: UPS Union Approves Contract to Avoid Strikes
- UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union to prevent a strike.
- The contract was passed with the highest vote in the history of the Teamsters at UPS.
- Voting on the new five-year contract began on August 3 and concluded on Tuesday.
NLRB Accuses Amazon of Unlawfully Calling Cops on Workers During Assault on Union Effort
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Popular Union-Busting Tactic Banned in New York in 'Major Victory': “Captive audience meetings” are no longer captive after a new law bans employers ...
vice.com/en/article/k7zn8e/a-major-union-busting-tactic-was-just-banned-in-new-york
Amazon Sued Over Returns Fees as California Warehouse Eyes Union Vote: The popular e-commerce giant also extended its deal to use Maersk's “Eco Delivery” ...
sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/amazon-class-action-lawsuit-returns-fees-ont8-union-warehouse-election-christian-smalls-maersk-453782/
Paid articlePaid Amazon Rugeley is a Poster Child for Britain’s Deindustrialisation: Rugeley was once home to a thriving coal industry that underpinned a community. Today ...
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Teamsters Talk Tough After UPS Contract: ‘Amazon Better Pay Attention’: After a $30 billion landmark contract victory for UPS workers, the Teamsters Union ...
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Amazon faces labor complaint over failure to bargain with union: Amazon.com (AMZN.O) was hit with a complaint on Wednesday over allegedly refusing to bargain ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-faces-labor-complaint-over-failure-bargain-with-union-2023-07-13/
Amazon Says It Doesn't 'Employ' Drivers, But Records Show It Hired Firms to Prevent Them From Unionizing
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Amazon illegally called police on employees, restricted union talk, US labour board alleges
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2023/08/22/amazon-illegally-called-police-on-employees-restricted-union-talk-us-labour-board-alleges
When Did the Left Forget How to Boycott?: A boy has died in a poultry processing plant, and a hashtag is no response.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/american-consumer-boycotts-bud-light-target/674745/
Amazon Union Group, Challenging Christian Smalls, Seeks Vote: A split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/10/business/economy/amazon-union-lawsuit-christian-smalls.html
The Disturbing Truths We’re Learning About Capitalism This #HotLaborSummer : Hollywood CEOs have set themselves up to be cartoon villains while workers across ...
essence.com/news/hot-labor-summer-writers-sag-strike/
Worker strikes grip Los Angeles as nation faces ‘hot labor summer’: Many high profile labor actions have taken place in Southern California ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/10/los-angeles-labor-hotel-strike/
Bernie Sanders launches Senate investigation into Amazon labor practices: An investigation into workplace health and safety practices at Amazon gives Bernie ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/20/sanders-investigation-sentate-amazon/
A strike by Amazon contract drivers is heating up: Subcontracted Palmdale Amazon drivers were laid off after voting to unionize. Now, they're joining a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-07-28/a-strike-by-amazon-contract-drivers-is-heating-up
Alix Earle Dines In The Hamptons & More Party Photos You Missed: Featuring party photos from Chris Smalls and Steven Donziger's "Hot Labor Summer" tour ...
nylon.com/life/best-party-photos-july-16-2023-alix-earle-chris-smalls-steven-donziger-sporty-and-rich
'The only enemy is Amazon': Union leader talks Bezos, infighting during WA visit: Chris Smalls, president of the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the U.S. ...
seattletimes.com/business/amazon/the-only-enemy-is-amazon-chris-smalls-talks-bezos-unions-during-wa-visit/
Teamsters Boss Tells White House to Stay Out of Possible UPS Strike: As the Teamsters tell the government not to interfere with the UPS negotiations ...
sourcingjournal.com/topics/labor/teamsters-ups-strike-sean-obrien-julie-su-biden-white-house-amazon-labor-union-nlrb-christian-smalls-445642/
Paid articlePaid Sean O’Brien’s summer of the strike: Teamsters head Sean O'Brien has big plans to stop your UPS deliveries in August. It’s a dress rehearsal for his ...
washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/06/19/sean-obrien-teamsters-profile-ups-strike/
Amazon union is sued by organizers and former leaders seeking a new election for union officers
orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/11/amazon-union-is-sued-by-organizers-and-former-leaders-seeking-a-new-election-for-union-officers/
Unifor announces union drive for Amazon workers in Metro Vancouver: Unifor national president Lana Payne says joining a union would help Amazon workers push ...
vancouversun.com/business/unifor-announces-union-drive-for-amazon-workers-in-metro-vancouver
Paid articlePaid Nearly 2,000 Amazon workers to walk out after return to office : "Employees need a say in decisions that affect our lives," a petition said.
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Amazon Must Let Staff Use Workspaces for Organizing, US Labor Officials Say: Amazon.com Inc. violated federal labor laws when it prevented off-duty employees ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-23/amazon-must-let-staff-use-workspaces-for-organizing-nlrb-says
Why Amazon’s Delivery Network Is Vulnerable to Labor Strife: For years, the e-commerce giant could shield its vast archipelago of warehouses against disruptions ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/19/business/amazon-union-choke-points.html
Amazon workers get paid day off after reporting bed bug: An Amazon spokesperson said employees were excused for the day, but the company found no evidence of bed ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-workers-paid-day-off-reporting-possible-bed-bug-van-2023-5
Paid articlePaid Partying on the Picket Line with the Strippers Making Labor History: They’re on the way to becoming the only unionized strip club in the U.S.
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Amazon contract drivers in Palmdale join Teamsters union: Amazon said its delivery partner “had a track record of failing to perform” and was terminated before ...
dailynews.com/2023/04/25/amazon-contract-drivers-in-california-join-teamsters-union
Unions in the US: Because they have the power: For a long time, US unions lay low. But now there could be major strikes in the summer. Where does the new ...
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Amazon delivery firm allows its drivers to unionize with the Teamsters: The Teamsters pledged two years ago to unionize Amazon delivery drivers ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/24/amazon-teamsters-delivery-union/
Exclusive Americonned Clip Protests Amazon's Union Busting: The new documentary Americonned looks at Chris Smalls and other Amazon workers' fight to ...
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Chicago NLRB officials allege Amazon violated labor law at suburban warehouses: Local labor board officials allege the company illegally discouraged organizing ...
chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-amazon-warehouse-nlrb-complaint-joliet-20230525-lawpzbkk45hf5ijm23dh5q526a-story.html
Amazon Labor Union president joins Friday farmworker protest in Healdsburg: “As an Amazon worker, especially during COVID, we went through the same horrendous ...
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Paid articlePaid Derrick Palmer, Amazon Labor Union VP, resigns amid assault charges: Amazon Labor Union president Chris Smalls announced the resignation of vice president ...
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Paid articlePaid Union members, activists convene at L.A. “Troublemakers School”: As the labor movement struggles, a “Troublemakers School” draws more than 400 activists ...
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Amazon Labor Union's vice president faces assault charges: If convicted, Amazon Labor Union vice president Derrick Palmer may be ineligible to serve in union ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-labor-union-vice-president-assault-charges-2023-5
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In 2020, Chris Smalls led a walkout to protest pandemic working conditions in Amazon’s Staten Island warehouse. He was fired the next day ... Show more politi.co/3ZxRfPo
Amazon Union Prevails in Ruling on Warehouse Access for Organizing: Federal labor regulators said that Amazon had illegally barred off-duty employees from work ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/23/business/economy/amazon-labor-union-nlrb.html
Amazon union faces division, delay a year after historic victory: The upstart union has faced difficulties after a watershed election.
abcnews.go.com/Business/amazon-union-faces-division-delay-year-after-historic/story
The Starbucks union, explained: Inside Starbucks’s successful 21st-century labor union drive.
vox.com/recode/22993509/starbucks-successful-union-drive
‘Amazon Doesn’t Own Us’: Behind the Historic UK Strikes: This week, Amazon workers in Britain are taking part in their biggest strike yet against the corporate ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2023/03/the-wrong-amazon-is-burning
Amazon Contract Drivers in California Join Teamsters Union: More than 80 contract drivers and dispatchers who handle deliveries for Amazon.com Inc ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-24/amazon-contract-drivers-in-california-join-teamsters-union
Labor's labors lost? A year after stunning victory at Amazon, unions are stalled: Labor organizing surged last year, led by Amazon and Starbucks ...
npr.org/2023/03/28/1165294695/labor-union-starbucks-amazon-howard-schultz-workers
Strains emerge inside the union that beat Amazon: Nearly a year after its victory on Staten Island, the Amazon Labor Union is grappling with election losses and ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/21/business/amazon-labor-union.html
NKY Amazon workers take effort to unionize company's largest air hub national: Local organizers with Unionize Amazon Northern Kentucky KCVG are announcing today ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/03/18/cvg-amazon-air-hub-workers-taking-unionization-effort-national/70024419007/
Labor's labors lost? A year after stunning victory at Amazon, unions are stalled: Labor organizing surged last year, led by Amazon and Starbucks ...
npr.org/2023/03/28/1165294695/labor-union-starbucks-amazon-howard-schultz-workers
Young Americans Who Were Burned By The Great Recession And Pandemic Are Turning To Labor Unions Now More Than Ever
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Amazon Union president Chris Smalls seen fighting worker in video: Chris Smalls rose to fame by taking on Amazon. But some critics within the Amazon Labor Union ...
businessinsider.com/chris-smalls-amazon-labor-union-president-fight-leader-2023-4
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