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Amazon workers at its first unionized warehouse in Staten Island, New York, voted to authorize a strike, claiming the company refuses to recognize the union or negotiate a contract. The Teamsters union, representing 5,500 workers, demanded Amazon begin talks by Sunday to avoid a strike. The Staten Island facility unionized in 2022, marking a significant labor movement milestone, but Amazon's legal challenges have delayed negotiations. Workers demand $30 hourly pay and better safety measures.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Amazon workers at the first unionized warehouse in Staten Island, New York voted to authorize
00:07a strike, claiming the company refuses to recognize the union or negotiate a contract.
00:12The Teamsters union, representing over 5,000 workers,
00:16demanded Amazon begin talks by Sunday to avoid a strike.
00:19The Staten Island facility unionized in 2022,
00:22marking a significant labor movement milestone.
00:25But Amazon's legal challenges have delayed negotiations.
00:29Worker demands $30 an hour pay and better safety measures.
00:33For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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