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Amazon Freight
WebsiteAmazon Freight provides shipping and logistics services, utilizing a large network of trailers and carriers to offer efficient freight transportation solutions. As a division of Amazon, it leverages advanced technology and Amazon's extensive logistics expertise to optimize freight movement across various regions.
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CCI Score: Amazon Freight
-62.78
0.07%
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Joint-Employer Labor Complaint Allegations
A National Labor Relations Board regional director filed a formal labor complaint on September 30, 2024, alleging that Amazon acted as a joint employer by terminating contracts for its delivery drivers. The complaint, which is the first of its kind, accuses the company of bypassing fair labor practices and avoiding responsibility for its workers’ wellbeing, further complicating its ongoing legal battles over unionization efforts.
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Latest Events
- SEP302024
A National Labor Relations Board regional director filed a formal labor complaint on September 30, 2024, alleging that Amazon acted as a joint employer by terminating contracts for its delivery drivers. The complaint, which is the first of its kind, accuses the company of bypassing fair labor practices and avoiding responsibility for its workers’ wellbeing, further complicating its ongoing legal battles over unionization efforts.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The labor complaint alleges that Amazon, acting as a joint employer, violated federal law by terminating drivers' contracts and resisting unionization efforts. This highlights serious concerns in labor relations and worker rights, reflecting a detrimental impact on fair labor practices which underpins broader authoritarian and exploitative behavior.
Amazon Served With First-Ever Joint-Employer Labor Complaint (1)
- SEP302024
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint alleging that Amazon acted as a joint employer by interfering with the unionization efforts of California logistics employees, accusing the company of violating federal labor laws and impeding collective bargaining.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The complaint from the NLRB alleges that Amazon interfered with, restrained, and coerced workers in exercising their rights under the National Labor Relations Act. Such actions undermine labor rights and union efforts, representing a severe breach of ethical business practices in the treatment of workers.
NLRB hits Amazon with joint employer lawsuit, deepening drivers’ union saga
- NOV012023
Data aggregated by States United Action indicates that Amazon, including contributions from the Bezos family, donated at least $180,500 to election deniers during the 2023-2024 election cycle. This contribution represents a significant portion of their overall political spending and raises concerns about support for political actors who undermine democratic norms.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 28
The donation of $180,500 to election deniers—making up roughly one out of every four dollars contributed—signals active support for political actors associated with undermining democratic processes. Such contributions can be seen as bolstering authoritarian tendencies, given their role in empowering anti-democratic candidates and policies.
- SEP292023
A U.S. labor board complaint alleges that Amazon violated a 2021 settlement by enforcing policies that required workers to leave the premises soon after their shifts, thereby suppressing union organizing and infringing on labor rights.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The complaint obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request claims that Amazon unlawfully enforced a policy, compelling employees to leave within 15 minutes after their shift. This violation of the 2021 settlement that was intended to protect workers' rights and facilitate union organizing reflects a significant breach in labor relations and human rights practices.
Amazon violated nationwide worker rights’ settlement, U.S. labor board alleges
- JUN212023
Amid a Senate investigation into hazardous working conditions, Amazon has highlighted its significant investments in workplace safety amid claims of improvements. The firm spent over $5.1 million in federal lobbying in early 2023 to promote its safety initiatives, even as reports indicate a high rate of serious injuries and multiple OSHA violations at its warehouses.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 28
The article outlines Amazon’s heavy investment in lobbying on workplace safety, which appears aimed at influencing public policy amidst serious safety violations. The use of sizable funds to shape the narrative, despite persistent safety issues and labor complaints, indicates a problematic approach to corporate political influence.
Amazon lobbyists tout workplace safety improvements ahead of Senate investigation
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
Despite claims of safety improvements and significant investments, Amazon continues to face serious allegations regarding labor conditions including high rates of serious injuries and numerous OSHA violations. This highlights ongoing issues in worker safety and treatment, reflecting negatively on its labor practices.
Amazon lobbyists tout workplace safety improvements ahead of Senate investigation
- JUN012023
Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries issued a citation alleging that delivery drivers at the Sumner facility were forced to work at an excessively fast pace, compromising safety by not allowing proper lifting techniques or adequate rest, thus increasing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The citation details how Amazon’s work practices at the Sumner facility forced delivery drivers to work under dangerous conditions with unrealistic time constraints, heightening the risk of injury. This reflects poorly on labor relations and human rights practices, as it compromises worker safety and well-being.
Amazon forced drivers to work at dangerously fast pace, WA regulator says
- FEB022023
OSHA cited Amazon for failing to protect warehouse workers by exposing them to hazardous conditions, increasing risks of musculoskeletal injuries. The citations, issued at three warehouses, include proposed fines and highlight systemic issues with worker safety, prompting Amazon to announce its intention to appeal.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The reported OSHA citations underscore significant failures in maintaining safe working conditions, directly affecting worker health and safety. Such conditions are indicative of broader systemic neglect in protecting labor rights, which is particularly concerning from an anti-fascist and pro-worker standpoint.
- JUL012021
A federal judge ruled that Amazon illegally interrogated and threatened employees regarding their union activities, racially disparaging union organizers, and engaging in retaliatory practices at its New York warehouse, resulting in multiple labor law violations.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 28
The NLRB ruling documented severe breaches of labor rights, including interrogations, threats against employees involved in union activities, racial disparagement of union organizers, and retaliatory actions. These practices not only violate federal labor law but also exemplify an exploitative and authoritarian approach toward worker rights, making it a significant negative incident in labor relations.
Amazon broke federal labor law by racially disparaging union leaders - CNBC
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- General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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- Freight Transportation Arrangement
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- General Warehousing and Storage