n a significant labor action, nearly 10,000 Amazon workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, initiated strikes on December 19, 2024, at seven U.S. facilities, including locations in New York City, Atlanta, Southern California, San Francisco, and Skokie, Illinois.
The union accuses Amazon of refusing to negotiate improved wages, benefits, and working conditions, despite a December 15 deadline set by the Teamsters.
This strike, the largest against Amazon in U.S. history, comes during the peak holiday shopping season, potentially impacting deliveries.
Amazon, employing approximately 1.5 million workers globally, disputes the union’s claims, asserting that the Teamsters have coerced employees into joining, which the company deems illegal.
The company also highlights recent investments totaling $2.1 billion to increase worker pay and benefits.
Despite the strike, Amazon reports no immediate impact on its operations.
This labor dispute underscores ongoing tensions between Amazon and labor unions over workers’ rights and conditions, with potential implications for future unionization efforts within the company.