Amazon Workers Strike: Labor Tensions Resurface Amid Holiday Rush
As the holiday shopping season gears up, Amazon is facing significant labor unrest. On Thursday, workers at seven Amazon facilities initiated a strike organized by the Teamsters union, aiming to secure a better labor agreement during one of the company’s…
Roundy's Supermarket Teamsters Ratify New Contract
In a significant development for labor relations within the grocery industry, the members of Teamsters Local 200 have ratified a new contract with Roundy’s Supermarket, the Kroger-owned warehouse that underpins grocery supplies for over 150 stores across Wisconsin and Illinois….
Supply Chain Bottlenecks Averted After Port Strike Suspended
The recent suspension of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that impacted 36 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts comes as a significant relief for retailers and consumers alike. This strike was particularly concerning in the context of Hurricane…
Labor Actions Heat Up Across Supply Chain
The current landscape of labor relations reflects a significant shift within U.S. supply chains, particularly in light of the ongoing International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike. Labor actions, including recent unionization efforts at Amazon facilities, are highlighting the growing dissatisfaction among…
Amazon Faces Legal Action Over Allegations of Union-Busting
Amazon, the global retail giant, is currently under scrutiny from the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to allegations that it has illegally refused to negotiate with unionized drivers employed by a third-party contractor, Battle Tested Strategies (BTS). This…
