Amazon is investing $1 billion to enhance compensation and benefits for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. This includes raising the average hourly wage to over $23 and increasing pay for some tenured employees by up to $1.90 per hour. Furthermore, the company is significantly reducing the cost of its entry-level health care plan, lowering weekly contributions by 34% and co-pays for primary care and mental health visits. This move follows recent labor actions and a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding workplace safety.
Read More
Boeing offers a 25% pay rise to avoid a strike. It seems like a significant move by the company to prevent further disruptions in production. But, looking at the background of Boeing’s recent troubles, one can’t help but wonder if this raise is truly enough to address the issues at hand. The headline may seem positive, but it’s important to delve deeper into the core demands of the workers and if they are truly being met.
The crisis Boeing finds itself in, with the fatal crashes of the 737x variations and the embarrassment in their space program, is not something that can be overlooked.… Continue reading
As a Wisconsin resident, I was intrigued by the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin to uphold the ruling that declared Amazon drivers to be employees. This ruling sheds light on a prevalent issue that exists not only in Wisconsin but all over the country – the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. It is absurd that there are individuals who are clearly performing the duties of an employee but are being treated as contractors, depriving them of the protections and benefits that come with being an employee.
Reading about the first-hand experiences of individuals who work as Amazon delivery drivers only solidifies the fact that these individuals should be classified as employees.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker