Amazon settles labour dispute with fired climate activists

Amazon and the fired workers reached what is called a “private non-board agreement”, which means it still must be approved by a regional director of the labour board but won’t be released to the public. — AFP

Amazon.com Inc has settled with two web designers who the US labour board alleged were fired for workplace activism.

The private settlement between Amazon and terminated employees Emily Cunningham and Maren Costa was revealed Wednesday in a US National Labor Relations Board hearing. Terms weren’t immediately available. Amazon denied wrongdoing in the case. A spokesman said the company welcomed “the resolution of this matter” and declined further comment.