Amazon to face U.S. union push in year ahead


FILE PHOTO: An Amazon logo is pictured at a logistics centre in Mannheim, Germany, September 17, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo

(Reuters) - In 2021, Amazon.com Inc is poised to face a renewed challenge from groups it has long countered: unions.

Energized by protests at Amazon's U.S. warehouses and a more labor-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world's largest online retailer to see if its warehouse or grocery workers would like to join their ranks.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

   

Next In Tech News

Scientists develop ‘intelligent’ liquid with programmable response
Restaurants are putting digital detox on the menu with smartphone-free dining
To stand out in the job market, get to grips with ChatGPT
Amazon ad exec Aubrey steps aside for new role
Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says
Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms
Trump media shares gain as it suggests 'potential market manipulation'
Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook
Nigerian court adjourns Binance and executives' tax evasion trial to May 17

Others Also Read