Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre Christmas Rush

What to know about the Teamsters' strike against Amazon

The Teamsters have launched the biggest strike against Amazon in U.S. history, and it comes during the height of the retailer's busy holiday season. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.

CBS News - 11m

As Teamsters go on strike, Amazon and its investors are trying to shrug it off

Teamsters delivery drivers at seven Amazon.com Inc. delivery facilities went on strike on Thursday, the union said — a move that comes as it accuses the online retail giant of refusing to bargain ...

MarketWatch - 3h

Amazon workers strike across seven facilities at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers at seven facilities in New York, Georgia, California and Illinois went on strike Thursday.

CNBC - 5h

Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas deliveries?

Amazon Labor Union – comprising 10,000 workers across the US – is striking over the company’s refusal to negotiate. With Christmas less than a week away, thousands of Amazon warehouse workers ...

The Guardian - 7h

Amazon Warehouse Workers Across US Strike Ahead of Holiday Rush

Thousands of workers are striking, as picket lines formed outside seven Amazon distribution centers from New York to California Thursday morning.

Wired - 9h

As Holidays Loom, Thousands of Amazon Workers Go on Strike

Amazon members of the Teamsters began a walkout during the final holiday season buying push, hoping to force the company to recognize and negotiate with their union.

Inc. - 10h

US Amazon workers go on ‘largest’ strike against company, Teamsters union says

Employees at seven facilities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco take action in demand of contract talks. Why are Amazon workers on strike – and what does it mean for Christmas ...

The Guardian - 10h

Thousands of Amazon Workers Strike During Pre-Christmas Rush

The action comes over contract negotiations and the company’s refusal to recognize the Teamsters labor union.

The Wall Street Journal - 11h

Will Amazon strikes impact holiday shipping?

Amazon workers backed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters went on strike Thursday morning at seven facilities, the Teamsters say. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - 6h

Amazon workers on strike at peak of holiday shopping season

Amazon workers in several cities are striking to protest wages in the U.S. Jason Miller, a supply chain management professor at Michigan State University, joins CBS News with more on the demands.

CBS News - 9h

Holiday shipping at risk as thousands of Amazon workers walk off the job

Thousands of Amazon employees have launched a strike for improved pay and working conditions, potentially impacting deliveries during the peak holiday season.

CBS News - 10h

Amazon workers to strike at multiple sites: Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters union announced Amazon workers would strike starting on Thursday in five confirmed states ahead of the Christmas holiday, citing the company’s absence ...

The Hill - 10h

Why Amazon workers are striking days before Christmas

Amazon workers in multiple cities are on a strike led by the Teamsters union. This comes during the Christmas holiday rush on package deliveries. Paul Clark, a labor and employment relations ...

CBS News - 11h

Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, on strike in multiple cities

Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.

CBS News - 11h

Teamsters announce strike against Amazon at the height of holiday delivery rush

The Teamsters union announced a strike against Amazon Thursday morning with workers joining picket lines in four states, in what they claim is the largest strike against the delivery giant in history.

NBC News - 11h

Teamsters begin 'largest strike' against Amazon

The Teamsters said the strike will begin Thursday at several facilities, including in New York City, Atlanta, California and Illinois.

ABC News - 13h

Amazon workers hit picket line on busiest shipping time of the year

Just days before Christmas, members of the Teamsters Union have begun striking at several Amazon facilities, calling it the largest strike against the online retailer in U.S. history. It leaves ...

NBC News - 13h

Teamsters set to strike against Amazon at New York City warehouse

The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.

CBS News - 14h

Prince Andrew will not attend royal pre-Christmas lunch

It comes after Chinese businessman Yang Tengbo, who had links to the prince, was barred from the UK on grounds of national security.

BBC News - 1d

Prince Andrew to miss royal family’s traditional pre-Christmas lunch

Duke of York said to have pulled out of Buckingham Palace event after controversy over links to Chinese ‘spy’. The Duke of York will not attend the royal family’s traditional pre-Christmas lunch at ...

The Guardian - 1d

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

BBC News - 2d

Amazon workers across US gear up to strike this week, days before Christmas

Move comes after company failed to meet deadline to begin contract negotiations with workers in Staten Island . Thousands of Amazon workers are gearing up to strike from Thursday, days before ...

The Guardian - 2d

Amazon Teamsters Authorize Third Strike at U.S. Facility

Illinois union members join workers in New York City in calling for a work stoppage.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Amazon ignored warnings about worker injuries, Senate probe finds

E-commerce giant executives allegedly rejected safety recommendations urging production quotas be curtailed.

CBS News - 3d

Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season

Threats started in New York and spread to Chicago and Atlanta after company failed to meet negotiation deadline. Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after ...

The Guardian - 3d

Senate report accuses Amazon of manipulating worker injury data

A report by Senate Democrats released Monday accused Amazon of manipulating data on worker injuries and brushing aside workplace concerns. The report, released Sunday by Sen. Bernie Sanders ...

The Hill - 3d

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

France is using ships and military aircraft to rush rescue workers and supplies to its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte

ABC News - 3d

How a man in a tiny town draws thousands of carolers at Christmas

CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a defunct general store in Nora, South Dakota, which has a population of just two people, spreads holiday cheer each Christmas.

CBS News - 3d

Greek police dismantle illegal liquor gang in pre-Christmas raids

Greek police say that 17 alleged members and associates of an armed criminal gang involved in producing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic drinks have been arrested following raids across Athens

ABC News - 3d

Congress grapples over pre-Christmas catch-all deal as government shutdown looms

Top lawmakers had aimed to release bill text over the weekend but hit an impasse over agriculture aid.

Politico - 4d

Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses

Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two facilities in New York ahead of the looming Dec. 15 negotiating deadline. "Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities — JFK8 and DBK4 — have voted ...

The Hill - 5d

Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.

BBC News - 6d

Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Woolworths workers vote to return to work, ending two week strike action

More than 1,500 Woolworths warehouse workers in two states went on strike from 21 November, seeking better pay and safety on the job

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance

Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News. “After I left the White House, I ...

The Hill - Dec. 6