Amazon cuts ties with third-party delivery firm as drivers join the Teamsters
April 25, 2023
Eighty-four drivers and dispatchers at Battle-Tested Strategies, part of the Amazon Delivery Service Partners program, have joined the Teamsters. The workers said they have a tentative labor agreement with Battle-Tested and a ratification vote will take place in the coming weeks. Amazon said it was cutting ties with Battle-Tested claiming the company “had a track record of failing to perform and had been notified of its termination for poor performance well before today’s (union) announcement.
Recent News
Amazon Debuts New Streaming Ads on Prime
Amazon Ads has unveiled new ad formats for Prime Video users.
Babies“R”Us Is Returning to Some Kohl’s Stores
The openings should begin later in 2024.
Reddit Reveals New Policies and AI Licensing Ventures
Reddit Inc. has unveiled fresh guidelines governing data on its platform, aiming to bolster its revenue streams through licensing deals with AI developers and other firms.
April Retail Sales Showed Moderate Growth
Retail sales in April showed a modest uptick compared to the previous month, according to the latest CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. However, a year-over-year decline was observed, attributed largely to the timing of Easter.