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NLRB officer says Amazon violated US labor law

The Verge

An initial assessment from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recommended workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama hold a new election to determine whether to unionize with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Amazon changed traffic light timing during union drive, county officials say

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As part of its ongoing fight over an Alabama warehouse’s efforts to unionize, Amazon reportedly changed the timing of a traffic light outside the warehouse, according to reporting by More Perfect Union. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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President Biden denounces ‘anti-union propaganda’ ahead of Amazon union vote

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On Sunday night, President Joe Biden released a message of support for unionizing Amazon workers in Alabama, while sternly denouncing anti-union efforts by employers. Biden never names Amazon directly in the statement, although he does directly name Alabama warehouse workers. Photo by Adam Schultz for White House / Flickr.

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Teslas made in Texas will likely have to leave the state before Texans can buy them

The Verge

Because of state laws banning car companies from selling directly to consumers, Tesla could end up shipping the cars from its Austin factory to other states, before they’re sent back to their Texan buyers. Tesla doesn’t have franchised dealers to protect, but that doesn’t matter to Texas law as it’s currently written.

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Google is reportedly facing a new antitrust probe from California

The Verge

At the time, California and Alabama were the only two states to not participate in the probe. This latest news could leave Alabama as the only state that’s not investigating the company. Both Google and a spokesperson for the California Attorney General declined to comment to Politico on its report. “To

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NLRB alleges Amazon broke the law with anti-labor action in New York

The Verge

The NLRB has had several other disputes with Amazon around labor law. The NLRB found that the company violated labor laws during a union election in Bessemer , Alabama as well, and ordered a redo. Amazon didn’t immediately respond to The Verge ’s request for comment. The NLRB has had several disputes with Amazon.

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Union files objections to Amazon’s actions in Bessemer, AL election

The Verge

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (or RWDSU) has filed objections against Amazon to the National Labor Relations Board, saying that the company has again interfered with its election in Bessemer, Alabama ( via CNBC ). Amazon did not immediately reply to The Verge ’s request for comment.

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