Amazon Worker Walkout in San Bernardino

The Teamster View

English - August 31, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB
News Government teamsters california inlandempire laborunion local1932 sanbernardino workingpeople Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: NEW Training Center & Hiring Hall

Next Episode: Would You Strike for Affordable Healthcare?

On Monday, August 15th, 150 Amazon employees at the company’s air hub in San Bernardino abandoned their workstations mid-shift over low wages and concerns regarding heat safety. Together they demand a $5 pay raise and safer working conditions.

The coordinated work stoppage in San Bernardino is the culmination of months of organizing by these workers. This episode of the Teamster View dives deep into what their courageous action means for Amazon workers building power here at home and throughout the country.

Learn more by reading the Washington Post article or watching the video here: https://youtu.be/QZKaExOF-jI