Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Valley leather company getting creative to increase sales amid COVID-19
With the economy taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are out of work and have less disposable income. Lifetime Leather Co. in San Tan Valley is using new resources to drum up sales.
With the economy taking a hit during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are out of work and have less disposable income. Lifetime Leather Co. in San Tan Valley is using new resources to drum up sales.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Ring camera shows Amazon driver playing hopscotch after making delivery
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
Phoenix Firefighters respond to blaze at an Amazon fulfillment warehouse
Firefighters with the Phoenix Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at an Amazon fulfillment warehouse Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters with the Phoenix Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at an Amazon fulfillment warehouse Sunday afternoon.
Amazon employee at Tucson fulfillment center tests positive for COVID-19
A worker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Tucson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
A worker at an Amazon fulfillment center in Tucson has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to Feeding America
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced he was donating $100 million to help food banks across the United States.
Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
Amazon fights coronavirus price-gouging, suspends 3,900 accounts
Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.
Amazon said Monday that it has already suspended more than 3,900 seller accounts for price-gouging during the coronavirus outbreak, a disclosure that came on the same day President Trump issued an executive order aimed at curtailing the practice.
Amazon employees test positive for coronavirus at 6 US warehouses
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Warehouse workers sounded alarms last week that the company is not doing enough to protect them.
Amazon worker at Queens warehouse tests positive for coronavirus
A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.
A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.
Employees evacuated following fire at Goodyear Amazon facility
Employees were safely evacuated early Wednesday morning following a fire at an Amazon facility in Goodyear.
Employees were safely evacuated early Wednesday morning following a fire at an Amazon facility in Goodyear.