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LABOR BOARD ISSUES ANOTHER COMPLAINT AGAINST AMAZON
- The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint against Amazon for alleged illegal union-busting at its DCK6 warehouse in San Francisco.
- This complaint follows a historic December strike and growing union strength as the DCK6 facility recently became a Teamsters shop.
- At the same time, Amazon is facing backlash and formal grievances from employees with disabilities regarding its firm requirement for in-office attendance and the AI-assisted process used to evaluate requests for workplace accommodations.
- Surveys of over 200 disabled workers found 71% said Amazon denied most accommodation requests, while spokesperson Hoffmann affirmed adjustments to schedules, lighting, desks, and commuting as appropriate.
- These disputes signal increased regulatory and worker pressure on Amazon, potentially affecting how it manages labor relations and disability accommodations going forward.
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