Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Amazon's Alexa may soon mimic voice of dead relatives
Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead. The capability was unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas.
Court: Amazon customers can sue over lack of toxic warnings
The case involved a lawsuit filed in Alameda County that said the online retail giant knowingly allowed skin-lightening creams to be sold on its website for years despite being aware of concerns about toxic mercury levels in such creams.
Prime members sue Amazon over Whole Foods delivery
According to the lawsuit, Amazon started charging Prime customers $9.95 for Whole Foods delivery last year.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Amazon warehouse productivity quotas under fire in NY
Lawmakers have passed a bill targeting the use of warehouse productivity quotas in an effort to curtail metrics used by Amazon. The legislation would require companies to give workers info on quotas and how quotas can be used to discipline employees.
Amazon opens 1st physical clothing store in Los Angeles
Amazon’s brick-and-mortar clothing store, called Amazon Style, uses an app and QR codes to try and streamline the process of shopping.
Police: Man threw grenade into Amazon delivery van
Authorities said the driver saw the grenade rolling around and jumped out of the van to safety. The van was still in motion and continued down the street, crashing into several objects.
Amazon fires two workers tied to successful unionization effort
Amazon has fired two employees with ties to the grassroots union that led the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Amazon shuttering multiple Whole Foods stores
Six Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. are set to close. There are more than 530 Whole Foods locations nationwide.
Amazon workers in another NYC warehouse reject union
Amazon warehouse workers rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
Federal investigators order Amazon to review severe weather procedures after workers killed during tornado
The company said it will hold additional emergency preparedness drills and consider safety recommendations to improve safety.
Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory
The nascent Amazon Labor Union, has said it wants longer breaks for warehouse employees, more time off and a dramatically higher minimum hourly wage of $30, up from just over $18 per hour.
Amazon's first U.S. union faces new hurdles
A stunning upset in a union election on Staten Island had brought sudden exposure to the organizers and worker advocates who realized victory for the nascent Amazon Labor Union, which is now preparing to negotiate for a labor contract. But experts say Amazon will likely drag its feet.
NYC Amazon workers vote to unionize warehouse
Amazon workers on Staten Island, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
2nd NYC Amazon warehouse to hold union election in April
A federal labor board says a second Amazon warehouse in the New York City borough of Staten Island will have a union election in April.
Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition
Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.
Amazon workers in Queens, Maryland stage walkout demanding $3 raise, breaks
More than 60 workers across three Amazon delivery stations staged a walkout on Wednesday to demand a $3 raise and a return to 20-minute breaks, according to one of the labor organizers leading the effort.
Amazon closing all brick-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star shops
Amazon is closing all of its brick-and-mortar bookstores, as well as its 4-star shops and pop up locations.
Amazon union organizer, 2 others arrested at NYC warehouse
A former Amazon employee who is leading a push to unionize a New York City warehouse of the online retailer was arrested along with two others after authorities got a complaint about him trespassing.