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Work Stoppage
Ep 205 - Resistance University
Apr 30, 2024
Topics include farm worker bill veto in Maine, Amazon organizing in Canada, GM sanitation workers win, Argentina university protest, Indiana University grad student strike, resistance camps for Palestine, UAW workers at Daimler Truck, Amazon Flex worker exploitation, FTC ban on non-compete clauses
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- Amazon Flex workers demand fair treatment and improved safety measures after facing threats and unsafe working conditions.
- Daimler Truck workers achieve significant gains in contract negotiations, setting a standard for fair pay and job security.
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Flex Program Dangers and Worker Demands
Amazon's Flex program places delivery drivers at increased risk by requiring them to drive their own unmarked vehicles, making them vulnerable to dangers. These drivers are classified as independent contractors, bearing the burden of expenses and working without basic protections. Workers have rallied for lower delivery quotas prioritizing safety and increased base pay, demanding changes like adding reflective material to their vests for visibility and safety.
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