https://www-vox-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/recode/23005336/amazon-union-new-york-warehouse
Unionization efforts
https://labornotes.org/ https://www.wired.com/story/amazon-union-elections-bessemer-staten-island/
‘Boo-hoo’ and don’t let the algorithms hit you on the way out
https://www.thederrick.com/ap/entertainment/amazon-s-bookstore-in-chicago-is-closing-boo-hoo-and-don-t-let-the-algorithms/article_2fd9196d-6a75-53d1-8458-05db0ea294e3.html
Working at Amazon will destroy you
It will destroy your physical and your mental health. I've seen them fire a guy two days before he was supposed to get his sign-on bonus. That's the one case I witnessed but that's happening all over. That's how low they are willing to stoop. They... — read more
Warehouse turnover
What is the future of Amazon warehouse hiring? How can they last when it is close To 100 percent turnover each year ?
Amazon WFH for Software Engineers
I want to join Amazon but can't relocate. Does Amazon allows permanent WFH for Software Engineers even if COVID is gone?
Can we trust Amazon?
I hope there are people who visit this forum who can help me out. I work at MGM and we were just officially acquired by Amazon. We were told not to worry as there will be no layoffs related to the acquisition. Can we trust that is true? I'm worried... — read more
Warehouse pay raise?
There is a rumor swirling around that all warehouse associates are getting pay raises in April any word on this ?
Amazon is shutting 68 retail stores, ending Amazon Books, 4-star and Pop Up shops
Amazon plans to close all locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, the company confirmed to CNBC. Over the years, the e-commerce giant has launched an array of brick-and-mortar concepts, from supermarkets to retail stores... — read more
Raising maximum base pay
Company will raise its maximum base pay from $160K to $350K. Great news for tech and corporate workers, no comment about that. What about the rest of us though?
Amazon Prime goes up to $139 a year
JB needs to pay for the new yacht...remember? https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2022/02/03/amazon-prime-fee-increase/6655300001/
Rotterdam Bridge to be Dismantled for JB's $475 Million Yacht
That's why Amazon workers can't get a union... https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/rotterdam-bridge-to-be-dismantled-for-jeff-bezos-yacht/ar-AATrzED?ocid=BingNewsSearch
Rubbish
Cr-p stock .Rubbish management.
Is It Stressful for Economists at Amazon?
Read about Amazon economists driving major company-wide impact but not sure there’s a lot of burnout at the end of the day. Unfortunate only Ph.D.s are considered. Wish Amazon would give serious consideration to Master’s + experience. Oh well. — read more
Trust the CEO? Really?
If so, it sure looks like we are headed closer to... — read more
Does Amazon pay for Linkein premium membership
I saw many managers at Amazon have Linkedin Premium account. Does amazon pay them for this to reach out to potential candiates?
I quit after 10 months
Source below… BEN ADAM I took a job at Amazon, only to leave after 10 months. Joining Amazon After working at GoDaddy for 5.5 years I was ready to make a change. I was recruited by Amazon to work in their devices org, and after joining... — read more
Does Amazon allow permanent WFH?
I am located in Ohio and don't want to relocated. Does Amazon allow permanent WFH to Software Engineers without coming to office even a single day?
Can't wait for it to be over
I'm one of the seasonal workers and I can't wait for my run with Amazon to be over. WTF is this place even? I've never worked under worse conditions than in the last few months. If this is the future of work, we're screwed. I made a mistake and went... — read more
Does AWS require vaccine
I’m trying to leave Cisco. Going into year 3 as a data center route switch TAC guy. Any good jobs for someone like me, are they worth going for, is it remote and does it require the jizzab (vaccine) Is it super woke and liberal internal culture? — read more
Amazon drivers told to continue driving
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-12-17/amazon-tornado-aftermath-workers-say-they-lacked-emergency-training
How to start a union (UFCW)
https://www.ufcw.org/start-a-union/ Step 1: Talk to Your Coworkers. Step 2: Talk to a Union Organizer. Step 3: Start a Committee. Step 4: Know Your Rights. Step 5: Sign Union Support Cards. Step 6: Vote! Step 7: Negotiate Your Contract.
Warehouse Collapse Near Edwardsville Ilinois. At Least 3 Dead
"Public safety authorities said there are “confirmed fatalities” at a partially collapsed Amazon facility at 3077 Gateway Commerce... — read more
Amazon fulfillment center worker Courtenay Brown on harsh working conditions
The truth... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcfnt5c8MQY
AWS Went Down
Question: Has the US economy gotten so dependent on the Cloud that China or Russia could take it down on a longer-term basis? ... — read more
Unfair firing
I can't be the only driver who was let go unfairly. Yes ,12- mis delivered packages 11 - speeding tickets 10 - Lane violation 9 - yards trashed 8 DUI 7 written warning 6 parking violations, 5 wrecks 4 personal felonies 3 times in prison .. — read more
Reopening Bessemer Vote
"A U.S. labor board official is ordering a revote after an agency review found Amazon improperly pressured warehouse staff to vote against joining a union, tainting the original election enough to scrap its... — read more
Additional responsibilities at work
Before I came here I thought job description was something to be respected. If I knew that the job I would be doing would involve many more responsibilities, I probably wouldn't have applied. Is it happening to others as well that additional... — read more
Seasonal workers
What are my chances of transferring to full-time as a seasonal worker? I've been working my behind off for the past several weeks and I will continue to in the coming weeks - unlike many of the people I work with - so I hope that's enough to get me... — read more
AWS desperately needs talented employees
However, all it can attract are average employees who also leave very quickly. Does it seem to you that new hires as such would not be able to get a job here now if they had applied a few years ago?
How Amazon Rips Off Small Businesses and Squeezes Workers
Amazon squeezing small businesses and its workers. Never forget where JB's wealth comes from... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-story-of-war/id1053981528?i=1000540699805
Waiting on rejection email after onsite from long time
what the timeline to get rejection email after onsite ?
Does poor third-quarter results mean there will be layoffs soon?
I hope there won't be any. Considering they boasted earlier this month that 275,000 permanent and seasonal employees will be hired, there is not much logic for layoffs to happen. However, nothing would surprise me here anymore.
amazon development center inc layoffs
i hear that they cancel folks with subpar performance, so layoffs are happening
Ego Quest
A "midlife crisis of epic proportions. Feel free to share at your union organizing meetings. https://news.yahoo.com/watch-owen-wilson-snl-fun-160222574.html
anyone work in the AWS data center engineering group in OH or VA?
How are the teams there? Anyone there work as electrical/mechanical eng teams? How are they, what sort of work they do and is it a tough place to work?
Making quotas
How hard has it been for you lately to meet quotas? Sometimes I wonder if our superiors have any common sense at all, and most of all I wonder if they would be able to make the quotas we need to keep the job? Are they realistic at all? Worst of all... — read more
Ageism
57 year old employee (and company founder) was walked out after 27 years of dedicated service. Thrown out like an old loaf of bread. Hopefully, he got an appropriate severance package and career coaching so he can get a fresh start.
Absolute sweatshop
I would love for this company to be completely left without employees, given how it treats its employees. I don’t feel like I’m working, I feel like I’m being mercilessly squeezed by a machine. I don't know what your situation is, but in my case... — read more