Amazon driver quits, leaving his truck with packages and keys inside posting viral Twitter rant
It was at 12 Mile and Southfield where Derick Lancaster says he just had enough of his job. He parked the truck full of packages, left the keys inside and took an Uber ride home.
Protesters set up guillotine outside of Jeff Bezos’ DC home
Protesters have set up a guillotine outside a complex in Washington, D.C., where Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reportedly has a home, according to social media and multiple reports.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
New Braunfels Food Bank gets $20,000 donation from Amazon
Officials say that the donation will help provide food to thousands of area residents who are food insecure or have been economically impacted during the outbreak.
Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report
Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.
Amazon to open delivery station in Buda
According to the Buda EDC, the delivery station is expected to open in 2020.
Round Rock Chamber confirms Amazon delivery station under construction
The new Amazon delivery station currently under construction in Round Rock is expected to create hundreds of local jobs.
Amazon implementing 1-year moratorium on police use of Rekognition facial recognition technology
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Massive fire ignites at third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands
A major three-alarm fire ignited at a third-party Amazon distribution warehouse in Redlands on Friday morning, fire officials said.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Video shows looters raiding Amazon van in Santa Monica, California
As many demonstrators gathered for a peaceful protest to condemn police brutality in Santa Monica, California on Sunday, a group of individuals broke into several stores in the area, shattering glass and looting merchandise.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Ring camera shows Amazon driver playing hopscotch after making delivery
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.