Amazon's Union Showdown: Workers Demand Justice!

LISTEN UP, FOLKS! The gloves are off in the battle between Amazon and its unionized workers. Today, Teamsters and supporters rallied at Amazon’s DBK4 facility in Queens, demanding the reinstatement of over one hundred illegally terminated drivers. This is a MAJOR showdown, and you need to pay attention!

Amazon has been playing dirty, folks. They’re trying to dodge responsibility for their drivers through their so-called “Delivery Service Partner” (DSP) program. Drivers wear Amazon uniforms, deliver Amazon packages, and drive Amazon trucks, but the company claims they’re not employed by them. What a sham! Last year, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Amazon is a joint employer for its DSP drivers and has a legal obligation to recognize and bargain with them when they join the Teamsters. But Amazon? They’re acting like they’re above the law!

“When normal people break the law, they go to jail. When Amazon executives do it, they get rewarded,” said Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division. “Amazon’s crime spree has gone on long enough. The Teamsters are fully prepared to put these crooks in their place if they don’t reinstate our brothers and sisters at DBK4.”



The workers are fighting back, and they’re not backing down. “Amazon would be nothing without its workers. We’re the ones who power their profits. We’re the ones who put our health and safety on the line every single day. We’re the ones who made them a $2 trillion corporation,” said Latrice Shadae Johnson, a driver at Amazon DBK4 and member of Teamsters Local 804. “If Amazon thinks we’re going to take this lying down, they have another thing coming. Our solidarity is only growing stronger. And know this: Amazon Teamsters will come out on top.”

This isn’t just about one facility; it’s a wave of organizing that’s sweeping the nation. Drivers and warehouse workers at DBK4 joined the Teamsters in September 2024, sparking a movement that resulted in thousands of additional Amazon workers unionizing at six other facilities nationwide. The Teamsters now represent nearly 10,000 Amazon workers across the country. This is a game-changer, folks!

Amazon needs to wake up and smell the coffee. Their workers are demanding justice, and they’re not going to stop until they get it. The company’s actions are not only illegal but also morally reprehensible. They’re trying to silence the voices of their workers, but the workers are fighting back with everything they’ve got.

So, what’s next for Amazon? They need to reinstate the terminated drivers and recognize the union. They need to start treating their workers with the respect and dignity they deserve. And they need to stop playing games with the law. This is a no-brainer, folks. Amazon needs to do the right thing, or they’re going to face the wrath of their workers and the public.

Stay tuned, folks. This is a story that’s far from over. The battle for workers’ rights at Amazon is heating up, and it’s going to be a wild ride. Don’t miss out on the action!