The FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon Is the Biggest Antitrust Fight of Our Time The FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon Is the Biggest Antitrust Fight of Our Time
It’s also a test of whether even the federal government has the power, and the political will, to rein in corporate monopoly power.
Nov 10, 2023 / Ron Knox
The British Labour Party, Sponsored by Amazon and Deliveroo The British Labour Party, Sponsored by Amazon and Deliveroo
On the conference stage where, four years ago, delegates waved Palestinian flags, Keir Starmer defended Israel's right to retaliate in Gaza.
Oct 13, 2023 / Marcus Barnett
The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers The Teamsters’ Proposed Agreement With UPS Is a Great Victory by and for the Workers
But the working class needs much more. And these moments when workers have huge strategic power in a tight labor market are fleeting.
Jul 28, 2023 / Jane McAlevey
Minnesota Enacts Landmark Protections for Amazon Warehouse Workers Minnesota Enacts Landmark Protections for Amazon Warehouse Workers
Passed over strenuous opposition from the company, the new law is the fruit of a long campaign by Amazon workers and the local community.
May 17, 2023 / Abdirahman Muse, Emma Greenman, and Erin Murphy
There Is No Future for a Labor Movement That Fails to Organize at Amazon There Is No Future for a Labor Movement That Fails to Organize at Amazon
In the 20th century, organizing basic industries like coal, steel, and manufacturing automobiles was key to reviving the labor movement. Today, Amazon workers occupy the same strat...
Apr 24, 2023 / Jonathan Rosenblum
A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet A Gift Guide for the Whole Planet
With accelerating climate change, threats against abortion rights, and need everywhere, you can make a difference by giving.
Dec 19, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Black Friday: A Good Day to “Make Amazon Pay” Black Friday: A Good Day to “Make Amazon Pay”
And “peak season” is the right time for coordinated actions.
Nov 4, 2022 / Rand Wilson and Peter Olney
Don’t Boycott Amazon Don’t Boycott Amazon
They’re too big to be hurt by individual consumer choice. Instead, hit them where it really hurts.
May 13, 2022 / Back Talk / Alexis Grenell
Now Amazon Is Being Challenged in the Boardroom as Well Now Amazon Is Being Challenged in the Boardroom as Well
A campaign by New York and Illinois pension fund leaders, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, aims to pressure the company on its shocking record on workplace safety and ...
Apr 26, 2022 / Nathan Newman
The Amazon Labor Union’s Historic Victory Was the First Step The Amazon Labor Union’s Historic Victory Was the First Step
But with the full support of the New York City labor movement and the broader community, the workers can win.
Apr 15, 2022 / Editorial / Jane McAlevey