Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
Teamsters and Community Support ATL6 Amazon Workers as They Rally Over Warehouse Conditions
EAST POINT, Ga., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Striking Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers from Palmdale, Calif., extended their picket line to an Atlanta area warehouse (ATL6) today, to demand the e-commerce giant stop its unfair labor practices. The growing strike will continue until Amazon reinstates the unlawfully terminated Palmdale employees, recognizes the Teamsters, respects the contract negotiated by the workers, and bargains with the Teamsters Union to address low pay and dangerous working conditions.
“We do the same job as other package delivery drivers, but Amazon pays us half as much,” said Tom Culver, a striking driver from Palmdale who traveled to Georgia for the picket. “We are taking our strike across the country to stop Amazon’s unfair labor practices and to force the company to negotiate a contract that treats its drivers fairly.”
Amazon drivers and dispatchers began their unfair labor practice strike at an Amazon delivery station in Palmdale, Calif., on June 24. They have picketed 10 Amazon warehouses around the country during their month-long strike, including facilities in California, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, and now Georgia.
Before picketing the Georgia warehouse, the Palmdale strikers rallied with local Amazon warehouse workers demanding that Amazon address poor working conditions at the ATL6 warehouse. They were also supported by Georgia Teamster members and community allies.
“Since this strike started on June 24, these Amazon workers have remained united in pursuit of fair pay and safe jobs,” said Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 396 in Los Angeles. “Despite Amazon’s illegal refusal to recognize their union or engage in bargaining, the…
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