Amazon hit by “strike” during the end-of-year holidays

“What you see here are almost entirely outsiders – not Amazon employees or partners – and any suggestion to the contrary is just another lie from the Teamsters,” Amazon said in a statement.

It is unclear how many people participated in Thursday’s action.

The Teamsters union said it represents “nearly 10,000” Amazon workers, after recruiting thousands at a dozen sites across the country, many in recent months.

The organization demanded recognition of the company and accused Amazon of illegally ignoring its duty to collectively bargain over wages and working conditions.

“They pushed the workers to the limit and now they are paying the price. This strike is against them,” said the union’s general president, Sean O’Brien.

“If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon’s insatiable greed.”