Amazon workers strike in major US cities, potentially threatening holiday supply chains [Video]

Labor unrest threatens delivery delays, customer dissatisfaction and ecommerce disruption this holiday season.

Today, the Teamsters union launched what it describes as the “largest strike against Amazon in US history,” targeting the online retailer at the height of the holiday shopping season.

Pickets began early Thursday at key facilities in major cities, including New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco and several locations across Southern California and Illinois.

The strike comes in response to workers’ claims that the e-commerce giant has refused to recognize their union and ignored a December 15 deadline to begin contract talks.

In a statement, Sean M. O’Brien, general president of the Teamsters, underscored the union’s determination to challenge Amazon’s labor practices. “If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon’s insatiable greed,” said O’Brien. “We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored …

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