Amazon to raise pay by up to $3 an hour for more than 500,000 workers
Amazon said Wednesday that it plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new workers.
Amazon launches employee vaccinations in Washington state
Amazon has started to vaccinate thousands of its warehouse and delivery workers, contractors and their families in Washington state and plans to host more vaccination clinics to inoculate its employees.
Amazon begins rollout of pay-by-palm at Whole Foods near Seattle HQ
Amazon is rolling out pay-by-palm technology at some Whole Foods grocery stores near its headquarters to make paying quicker and more convenient.
Amazon secures enough votes to block historic union effort at Alabama warehouse
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Lyft, Amazon say they support raising corporate taxes to pay for Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan
The founders of Amazon and Lyft both say they support an increase in corporate taxes to support President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan in the United States.
Amazon apologizes to congressman for bogus ‘peeing’ tweet
Amazon is sorry for tweeting about peeing.
Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms
In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.
Amazon eyes return to Seattle headquarters by fall
The memo from Amazon, outlining a "gradual return to offices throughout mid-summer and into fall," would bring thousands of workers back to the South Lake Union and downtown Seattle neighborhoods.
Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push
Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Social network Parler again sues Amazon after dropping first antitrust suit
Parler, the social network that was forced offline after supporters of then-President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, has filed a new lawsuit against Amazon.
Amazon sued over discrimination, sexual harassment claims
A senior manager at Amazon.com Inc. has sued the commerce giant, claiming she was paid less than similar qualified white peers and that executives used racial stereotypes to justify denying her promotion opportunities.
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon ordered to stop selling illegal pesticides online
Amazon.com, Inc. has been ordered for the third time in three years to stop selling illegal pesticides on its online marketplace, including some products claiming to kill viruses, federal officials said.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos may step down without stepping away
Long-time Amazon executive Andy Jassy will be the new CEO, but Jeff Bezos will be the company’s executive chairman — corporate-speak for board leaders who, unlike most, stay involved in key operational decisions.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to step down as CEO, transition to executive chair role
Amazon announced Tuesday its founder Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO and will transition to an executive chair role.
Amazon to pay $61.7 million to settle claims it withheld tips from drivers
Amazon will pay nearly $62 million to settle charges with the Federal Trade Commission that it took tips from delivery drivers over a two and a half year period.
Amazon offers assist with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Amazon is offering its colossal operations network and advanced technologies to assist President Joe Biden in his vow to get 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations to Americans in his first 100 days in office.
Why did Amazon wait until Biden's inauguration to offer help with vaccine distribution?
Shortly after President Joe Biden was sworn into office Wednesday, Amazon congratulated him on his inauguration and offered their extensive resources to help the new administration in its vaccination effort.