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Los Angeles: On December 19, it was reported that Amazon workers from various U.S. warehouses plan to strike starting Thursday due to unsuccessful labor negotiations with the company. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 10,000 Amazon employees, announced that the strike was prompted by Amazon’s refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a fair contract.
The strike will affect Amazon facilities in New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco, Skokie, Illinois, and three sites in Southern California, with thousands of workers expected to participate. Additionally, local Teamsters unions are set to establish picket lines at hundreds of Amazon Fulfillment Centers across the country.
The Teamsters stated that workers without collective bargaining agreements have the legal right to support these picket lines by withholding their labor. They emphasized that Amazon was given a “clear deadline” to negotiate better working conditions and wages, which the company ignored.
Amazon spokeswoman Eileen Hards responded by stating that employees have always had the choice to join a union and highlighted the company’s offerings, such as competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and opportunities for career advancement.
Industry experts predict that the strike could disrupt Amazon’s operations during the crucial holiday shopping season, noting that any potential disruption can create significant ripple effects throughout the supply chain, as emphasized by University of Southern California professor Juan De Lara.
