NLRB Rules Amazon Must Bargain with Teamsters, Paving Way for 280,000 Drivers to Unionize

Aug 22, 2024, 06:42 PM

In a significant development for labor rights, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Amazon is a joint employer of its subcontracted delivery drivers, a decision that could pave the way for 280,000 drivers to unionize. This ruling follows efforts by the Teamsters, specifically Local 396, to organize Amazon delivery drivers in Palmdale, California, who were previously classified as contractors. The NLRB's decision mandates that Amazon must recognize and bargain with these drivers, affirming their status as employees rather than independent contractors. This landmark ruling is seen as a major victory for the Teamsters and could have wide-reaching implications for Amazon's labor practices nationwide.