E-commerce giant Amazon.com is exiting its operations in the Canadian province of Quebec, leading to the loss of about 1,700 ...
The union alleged the warehouse closures contradict Amazon's recently stated business plans ...
The union called the move 'blatant union-busting,' which violates several sections of the labour code, and an attempt to intimidate workers across the country.
The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.
like job placement resources,” Amazon spokesperson Barbara Agrait said in a statement. Agrait said the decision was made following a “recent review” of the company's operations in the province.
Demonstrators gathered in Montreal Saturday to protest Amazon's decision to shutter its seven warehouses in Quebec and lay ...
“This decision wasn’t made lightly, and we’re offering impacted employees a package that includes up to 14 weeks’ pay after facilities close and transitional benefits, like job placement resources,” ...