Amazon Teamsters at the company’s DCK6 warehouse in San Francisco were joined by San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Board Supervisor Shamann Walton at a rally and press conference yesterday to demand Amazon recognize the workers’ newly formed union. At the event, the DCK6 workers held signs that read “Support Amazon Teamsters” and “People Over Packages”.
“California Teamsters know what it means to go up against some of the country’s biggest tech giants, stand our ground, and win-and it’s no different for Amazon workers at DCK6,” said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 7. “The truth is that this is a losing battle for Amazon. Despite the millions of dollars Amazon is funneling into union busting, when thousands of workers start coming together across all corners of the country to demand a voice and a fair paycheck, Goliath doesn’t stand a chance.”
“We stand united with our Amazon Teamsters, and with the support of San Francisco’s leadership, we are here to demand and defend the rights of these hardworking men and women. Together, we will ensure their voices are heard and their rights are protected.” — Tony Delorio, Principal Officer, Teamsters Local 665
