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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato and wires

US Amazon workers go on ‘largest’ strike against company, Teamsters union says

a man stands in a crowd of people with their fists up; an amazon sign is in the background
The Teamsters’ general president, Sean O'Brien (center) rallies with Amazon workers outside the Amazon facility on 19 June 2024, in Staten Island, New York. Photograph: Stefan Jeremiah/AP

Amazon workers at seven US facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with their union.

Warehouse workers in cities including New York, Atlanta and San Francisco are taking part in the “largest” strike against Amazon, said the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents about 10,000 workers at 10 of the firm’s facilities.

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