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Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse will hold a union election in March
The in-person election will take place over six days.
Amazon eases warehouse mask rule once again
Amazon's warehouse workers won't be required to wear masks in the workplace anymore, so long as they're fully vaccinated.
Amazon's 'pay-to-quit' program won't cover most US workers this year
And it could be because of staff shortages brought about by COVID-19.
Democrats press Amazon for details on tornado warehouse deaths
A group of 20 senators and House representatives are seeking answers from the company.
California passes bill that could improve conditions for Amazon's warehouse workers
California's state senate has passed AB-701 — a bill that aims to regulate warehouse productivity quotas.
California could force Amazon to improve conditions for warehouse workers
A bill targeting warehouse quotas is expected to go to a State Senate vote this week.
Amazon will install small 'ZenBooth' meditation kiosks in its warehouses
In what may go down as a defining 2021 moment, Amazon has unveiled tiny "ZenBooth" kiosks to help overworked employees destress.
Boston Dynamic's new 'Stretch' robot is designed for boxes, not backflips
Boston Dynamics has revealed its latest robot, Stretch, designed for far less glamorous purposes than its other creations.
Amazon sues New York's AG to stop a COVID-19 safety investigation
The company argued the AG's office lacks the authority to oversee workplace safety concerns.
Autonomous robot uses UVC light to disinfect warehouses
Researchers from MIT have developed a new way to keep shared spaces free of the coronavirus and other pathogens: a UVC light-equipped robot.
Amazon hopes AI will help enforce social distancing at its warehouses
Amazon's latest COVID-19 measure is a new AI that tries to ensure the company's warehouse employees practice social distancing while traveling in high-traffic areas.
Amazon workers sue over alleged failure to follow COVID-19 guidelines (updated)
Warehouse workers are suing Amazon for allegedly failing to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines despite its claims to the contrary.
Amazon is using thermal cameras to screen warehouse workers for COVID-19
Amazon is using thermal cameras to check warehouse workers for COVID-19 more quickly and safely than usual temperature checks.
Amazon may temporarily close French warehouses to assess COVID-19 risks
Amazon may close all of its distribution centers in France in order to assess risks related to COVID-19.
French court orders Amazon to continue only fulfilling essential orders
A court in France has ruled that Amazon should only fulfill orders for essential products, like food and hygiene and medical products, TechCrunch reports.
Amazon extends return window amid coronavirus pandemic
If you recently bought a product from Amazon, you'll now have more time to return it to account disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon reportedly in talks to test warehouse workers for COVID-19
Amazon might follow up its COVID-19 safety measures with full-fledged testing for the associated virus. Reuters has obtained notes that reportedly reveal discussions with Abbott and Thermo Fisher about the prospect of testing warehouse workers, including at a facility near Amazon's Seattle headquarters. The internet retailer was also exploring testing more than one person at a time, and hoped to team with a medical organization for its testing initiative.
Amazon responds to backlash with increased protection for workers
Early this week, workers from Amazon, Whole Foods and Instacart walked off the job to protest what they say is a lack of protections against COVID-19. Now, Amazon is sharing its plans to increase employee temperature checks and provide surgical masks to workers across the US and Europe.
Amazon temporarily raises overtime pay for warehouse workers
Amazon is still determined to meet demand spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's willing to offer warehouse workers incentives to keep shipments going. In a statement to Reuters, the internet giant said it was raising overtime pay for US warehouse workers until May 9th. Staffers will get "double" their usual hourly rate for every hour past their standard shift. They previously received 50 percent more pay during overtime hours.
Amazon confirms the first known COVID-19 case in a US warehouse
Amazon temporarily closed a warehouse in Queens, New York, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. While two office workers at Amazon's Seattle headquarters have been diagnosed with COVID-19, this is the first confirmed case in a US warehouse, The Atlantic reports. This comes as Amazon is working to keep up with a "significant increase in demand" and hiring an additional 100,000 warehouse employees.
