Senator Bernie Sanders has taken aim at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for dining with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday night while Amazon employees across the U.S. went on strike.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sanders expressed disapproval of Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, for attending the high-profile dinner with Trump and Melania. He accused Bezos of engaging in illegal union-busting activities and urged Amazon to comply with labor laws and negotiate a fair contract with the Teamsters union.
The strike, supported by the Teamsters union, saw delivery drivers at seven Amazon facilities in New York, California, Illinois, and Georgia walking off the job. The workers initiated the strike after Amazon failed to meet a deadline set for Sunday to begin contract negotiations.
The striking employees are demanding a labor agreement that ensures fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections. Their actions mark the latest in a series of tensions between the e-commerce giant and organized labor.
Reports indicate that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has previously accused Amazon of refusing to bargain with its employees in at least one investigation. This has fueled growing concerns among labor advocates and lawmakers about Amazon's handling of unionization efforts.
Sanders, a longtime advocate for workers' rights, called on Amazon to engage in good-faith negotiations with the striking employees. “Workers deserve fair wages and respect,” Sanders stated, emphasizing the need for corporate accountability.
The strike underscores the broader challenges Amazon faces as workers increasingly push for union representation and better labor conditions. With Sanders and other prominent figures weighing in, the spotlight on Amazon’s labor practices continues to intensify.
The situation highlights the growing divide between corporate leaders and workers as labor movements gain traction in major industries across the United States.
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