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Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Amazon Interfered in Canadian Union Efforts, Labor Board Rules
(Bloomberg) -- Inc. mounted a 'lengthy and pervasive anti-union campaign' at a warehouse in western Canada and hired an excessive number of workers to dilute support for a union, according to a Canadian labor board. The British Columbia Labour Relations Board found that Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services ULC violated provincial labor laws by interfering in organization efforts at a facility in Delta, south of Vancouver. The board green-lit the union on Friday through remedial certification — a move reserved for situations where an employer's actions make a fair vote unlikely. 'There is little doubt that Amazon was trying to control the messaging within its facility and it did so in a manner that was coercive and intimidating,' the board's decision said. Amazon's conduct made it 'impossible for the board to determine the true wishes of the employees.' Amazon 'bombarded' employees with messages that were generally anti-union, the labor body said, though the company said it was 'simply providing facts.' In one series of Slack messages reviewed by the board, an Amazon manager noted that excessive hiring was taking place at 'the site that is going thru vote,' adding, 'generally we do not hire at such sites.' Another manager responded: 'This coming from two levels above chuck,' referring to Chuck Cummings, an Amazon executive. 'While Amazon says the hiring from January to May 2024 was consistent with its labor planning, the union's witnesses testified that there was a lack of work,' the labor relations board said. 'This decision is wrong on the facts and the law — it goes against what our employees have said they want, and deprives them of their right to make an informed decision,' Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement. The company plans to appeal the decision. 'Workers at Amazon organized against very difficult odds, but they've slayed the giant,' Lana Payne, national president of the union known as Unifor, said in a statement. Amazon has previously faced legal challenges over how it handles worker unionization efforts. In May, the US National Labor Relations Board ruled the company had committed several unfair labor practices after employees unionized at a Staten Island warehouse. One violation involved suspending a worker for 10 weeks with pay because of his position as a union leader. And in January, Amazon announced it would close a series of warehouses in the province of Quebec — a decision that came less than a year after workers at one of those facilities unionized. The Canadian government condemned the move and threatened to review its contracts with Amazon. More stories like this are available on
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
First casualty of Donald Trump's tariffs and trade war: UPS to cut 20,000 jobs amid drop in Amazon shipments
Following a spate of frequent global trade disruptions, UPS said it is planning to slash 20,000 jobs by the end of this year as a major cost-cutting action that is the direct result of the company's decision to cut back its shipping from Amazon, its biggest client, as per a report. Job Cuts Impact 4% of UPS Workforce The layoffs will impact a little more than 4% of UPS' workforce, which currently has around 490,000 employees, as per CBS News. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A Chinese shadow falls on Pahalgam terror attack case probe How India can use water to pressure Pakistan Buzzkill: How India can dissolve the Pakistan problem, not just swat it Why Is UPS Cutting Jobs? UPS justified the cuts by saying that it is in "connection with our anticipation of lower volumes from our largest customer," quoted CBS News. In January, UPS said it had reached an agreement with Amazon to decrease its delivery volume by more than 50% in the second half of 2026, as per the report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 Simple Profitable Strategies That Can Make You 5K Per Day thefutureuniversity Learn More Undo Amazon Responds to UPS' Decision While, an Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel revealed that, "Due to their operational needs, UPS requested a reduction in volume and we certainly respect their decision," quoted CBS News. UPS to Close 73 Facilities According to the report, the layoffs are part of the shipping company's plan to consolidate UPS's facilities and workforce. UPS also said that it would shut down 73 of its buildings by the end of June 2025 and mentioned that it may target additional buildings for closure, as per the report. The firm is projected to save $3.5 billion this year because of the consolidation plan, reported CBS News. Live Events UPS Aims to Boost Profitability UPS CFO Brian Dykes pointed out that, "These actions will enable us to expand our U.S. Domestic operating margin and increase profitability," quoted CBS News. UPS Concerned About Trade War Impact The company also mentioned that it could be impacted due to the ongoing trade war between the US and China, as per the report. CEO Carol Tomé said, "From a revenue perspective, last year, revenue on our China to U.S. trade lanes represented 11% of our total international revenue," adding that, "Our China to U.S. trade lines are our most profitable trade lines," quoted CBS News. FAQs How much money does UPS expect to save from these changes? UPS projects to save $3.5 billion this year as a result of its cost-cutting measures, reported CBS News. Will UPS continue its partnership with Amazon? UPS will continue to partner with Amazon, but the shipping volume will be reduced by the second half of 2026, as per CBS News.
