December 2024 - US - Amazon Drivers Strike Before Christmas: Workers Fight for Recognition as Employees

Amazon drivers in four states have gone on strike just days before Christmas. The Teamsters union announced strikes at eight facilities.

What sets this strike apart from typical labor disputes over wages and benefits is Amazon’s contention that these drivers are not its employees. Despite wearing Amazon-branded vests, driving Amazon vans, and delivering only Amazon packages, the company disputes their employment status, fueling tensions between the workers and the e-commerce giant.

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