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Labor Board Says Amazon Illegally Threatened Workers in Union-Busting Campaign
The NLRB recently ruled that Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, will soon get a union election.
Widespread Discontent Drove Labor’s Advances in the Private Sector in 2021
The resurgence of the U.S. labor movement remains nascent, but working-class power is beginning to regain its footing.
Staten Island Amazon Workers Pause Unionization Battle, But the Fight Isn’t Over
Amazon Labor Union organizers withdrew their petition to the NLRB in November, but they remain hopeful about the future.
Ocasio-Cortez and Warren Pressure Amazon to Explain Its Role in Tornado Deaths
“Amazon profits should never come at the cost of workers’ lives, health, and safety,” the lawmakers wrote.
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.