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Teamsters, CtW Investment Group Demand Amazon Reveal Workplace Safety Record

Posted on 8 April 2020 by Ken Zino

The request comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allowed Amazon to exclude a shareholder proposal that the two investors had filed to be voted on at the online retailer’s annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled for May 27. It’s the latest example of government agencies suppressing democracy under the current administration. The investors are appealing the SEC’s staff decision to the full Commission today. Continue reading →

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Teamsters to Honor Picket Lines of 50,000 UAW GM Workers

Posted on 15 September 2019 by Ken Zino

 “We laud the UAW for its work to ensure that its GM employees are treated with respect and dignity on the job. At a time when more and more companies are downsizing and shipping jobs out of the U.S., it is imperative that unions fight for their members. Workers should be rewarded for good work with fair wages and benefits. That’s what the UAW is demanding.” Continue reading →

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Amazon Free Shipping has High Negative Costs

Posted on 9 November 2018 by Ken Zino

Ads say that candidates must have the “ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 12 hours long.” Continue reading →

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Swissport Ramp Agents Vote to Join Teamsters

Posted on 13 November 2017 by Ken Zino

Aircraft fuelers played a key role in persuading their coworkers to join. Local 120 obtained a permit to access the airport, and many volunteer organizers from US Foods reached out to the ramp agents to tell them what to expect from management after they had filed for an election. Continue reading →

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