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Spokesman Callously Says It’s a Miracle “Only 8” Died in Candle Factory Collapse
Workers' rights advocates say companies' inclement weather policies are in desperate need of change.
Warehouse Workers’ Deaths Prompt Renewed Scrutiny of Amazon’s No-Phone Policy
“There is no way in hell I am relying on Amazon to keep me safe,” one worker said.
Amazon Slammed for Putting Profits Over Safety After 6 Die in Warehouse Collapse
Labor advocates condemned Amazon for requiring employees to work during Friday's tornado watch in the St. Louis area.
Recall Campaign Against Socialist Kshama Sawant Is Backed by Billionaires
The socialist city councilor's victories for working people have made her the target of Seattle's corporate forces.
Labor Board Calls for New Amazon Union Election After Finding Company Misconduct
Though union election reruns are often unsuccessful, the high profile of this election could make a difference.
Amazon to Pay CA $500K After Being Accused of Breaking COVID Workplace Rules
The settlement allows Amazon to deny wrongdoing over its failure to alert workers of COVID outbreaks at its warehouses.
Corporations Donated $164,000 to Anti-Voting Rights Senators Despite Pledges
Corporations like Target, Facebook and Amazon have given tens of thousands to Senate Republicans this year alone.
Election Will Determine Strike Power of US’s Largest Private-Sector Union
Whoever wins will determine how the Teamsters respond to the current moment of broader labor militancy.
A Canadian Amazon Warehouse Could Soon Be the First to Unionize in North America
The Teamsters hope the union drive will build momentum at warehouses across the country — and the continent.
California Passes Bill to Ensure Amazon Workers Can Take Bathroom Breaks
Amazon and other companies enforce quotas that often push warehouse employees to skip breaks in order to “make rate.”