Amazon Raises Wages for Delivery Drivers
Amazon is raising wages for its contracted delivery drivers to nearly $22 per hour as part of a $2.1 billion investment in its delivery service partner program. This increase comes amid growing unionization efforts among delivery workers.
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Highlights
- Amazon is increasing wages for contracted delivery drivers to nearly $22 per hour, a 7% increase from the previous average of $20.50.
- The wage increase is part of a $2.1 billion investment in Amazon's delivery service partner program.
- The Delivery Service Partner program has created 390,000 driving jobs since its inception in 2018.
- U.S. labor regulators are scrutinizing Amazon's business model, with recent determinations suggesting Amazon may be classified as a joint employer of subcontracted drivers.
- The Teamsters Union has been actively organizing Amazon delivery workers amid these changes.
Perspectives
- The wage increase is seen as a response to growing union pressure and organizing efforts among Amazon's delivery drivers, particularly from the Teamsters Union, which has been actively pushing for better conditions and pay. [12][18][21]
- Labor regulators are increasingly scrutinizing Amazon's business model, with findings suggesting that Amazon should be classified as a joint employer of its subcontracted drivers, which could compel the company to negotiate with workers seeking to unionize. [12][17][22]