Teamsters announces nationwide strike against Amazon to begin Thursday

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

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Teamsters going on strike against Amazon at several locations nationwide

The Teamsters union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job Thursday morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping ...
CBS News - 28m
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.
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U.S. begins to retaliate against China over hack of telecom networks

The Commerce Department's action is a direct response to China's infiltration of telecom networks earlier this year.
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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 - 2d
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 - 4d
Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco: 'Forever begins now'

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco get engaged after one year, pledging that 'forever begins now.'
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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
Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak

Sierra Leone has started a nationwide rollout of the single-dose Ebola vaccine
ABC News - Dec. 5
German union announces strikes at fast-food chains

Yahoo News - Dec. 2