Amazon faces legal action from unions

Amazon to face legal action after Quebec warehouse closures trigger mass layoffs
A union that represents some Montreal Amazon workers said it will petition a court to compel the company to reopen the warehouses and reverse the job cuts.
Amazon Faces Legal Action After Quebec Warehouse Closures
Amazon is expected to face legal action from a Canadian union after the company’s plan to wind down warehouse operations in Quebec. TakeAway Points: A lawsuit has been filed against Amazon for closing seven warehouses in Quebec.
‘Boycott Amazon’ protest outside Laval warehouse after mass layoffs
A protest against the mass layoffs of thousands of people is underway at the Amazon warehouse in Laval Wednesday morning. Protesters are showing their support for the more than 4,600 Quebecers who will be out of work after Amazon announced it was closing seven warehouses in the province.
Amazon Closes Its Operations in Quebec, Laying Off 1,700 Workers
Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.
Amazon to face legal action after laying off 1,900 in Quebec
Amazon's decision to close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec and terminate more than 1,900 workers is prompting legal action from the affected union.
Amazon (AMZN) Faces New Lawsuit over Canadian Warehouse Closures
Amazon (AMZN) faces new legal action after the e-commerce giant closed multiple warehouses and laid off 1,700 workers in Canada. Maximize Your
Quebec union group urges Amazon boycott after warehouse closure announcement
A Quebec labour group is urging governments and the public to boycott Amazon because the online retail giant announced the closure of its seven warehouses in the province a few months after workers at one of the facilities voted to unionize.
Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was shut down last month is calling for a boycott and preparing a legal challenge against the company.
Amazon announces shutdown of all its facilities in Quebec, eliminating more than 4,500 jobs
This $2 trillion global behemoth applies the dictatorial principles of oligarchic rule: any effort by workers to challenge ...
City News21h
City of Montreal stops ordering from Amazon
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says the city will stop ordering from American giant Amazon – until further notice. In a ...
The Gazette on MSN1d
City will stop making purchases from Amazon, Plante says
Announcement comes after calls she made earlier in the week for cities in Canada to prioritize their local economies in the ...
Hosted on MSN15d
Amazon to close 7 warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec and eliminate 1,700 jobs
The closures will eliminate about 1,700 permanent full-time jobs in the greater Montreal area, Amazon said. The warehouses also employ 250 temporary employees. Amazon said it would enlist local, ...
Gamereactor8h
Montreal ends relationship with Amazon, pledges to buy local
Montreal has committed to prioritizing local suppliers or seeking international alternatives that align with its values. This follows growing criticism of Amazon, especially after the company ...
Bloomberg L.P.15d
Amazon to Close Warehouses in Quebec, Eliminating 1,900 Jobs
Amazon.com Inc. will shut down all warehouses and lay off employees ... The online retailer plans to use subcontractors, such as Montreal-based Intelcom Courrier Canada Inc., in the province ...
Opinion
rabble1hOpinion
Not-so-great escape: Amazon flees Quebec, accountability and unionization
After failing to prevent the unionization of one of there warehouses in Quebec late last year, Amazon announced last month it was closing all of its facilities in the province.