larger movement by the Teamsters union<\/a> in other states.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to the union, thousands of Amazon workers walked off the job this week at seven facilities, demanding sick leave, more paid time off, and competitive wages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe want to make sure that every customer gets their packages, but we also need what we deserve,\u201d said Emmanuel Trinidad, an Amazon driver on strike out of state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon accuses the Teamsters of misleading the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world\u2019s largest online retailer said the protestors are almost entirely outsiders and\/or third party contractors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe truth is that they were unable to get enough support from our employees and partners and have brought in outsiders to harass and intimidate our team, which is inappropriate and dangerous,\u201d said Kelly Nantel, Amazon director of global corporate issues & media relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amazon said operations have not been disrupted, with a few days to go before Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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