Amazon To Raise Driver Wages Amid Unionization Pressure and NLRB Ruling
Amazon To Raise Driver Wages Amid Unionization Pressure and NLRB Ruling
Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is ramping up investment in delivery drivers, committing $2 billion to its delivery services program this year.
亞馬遜公司(納斯達克代碼:AMZN)正在加大對送貨司機的投資,今年將投入20億美元用於其送貨服務項目。
This move follows union organizing efforts and will likely raise the average national pay for Amazon drivers to nearly $22 per hour, a 7% increase from last year.
這一舉措是對工會組織努力的回應,預計將使亞馬遜司機的平均全國工資水平提高到近每小時22美元,比去年增長7%。
The investment will also bring other benefits, including technology upgrades for drivers, the Wall Street Journal reports.
據《華爾街日報》報道,這項投資還將爲司機帶來其他好處,包括技術升級。
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此外還有這項投資還會帶來其他好處,包括爲司機提供技術升級,據《華爾街日報》報道。
The pay increase brings the average driver wage up from $20.50 in 2022, with the minimum pay for Amazon drivers now ranging from $19.50 to $25.25 per hour, depending on location.
工資上漲將使司機的平均工資從2022年的20.50美元提高,亞馬遜司機的最低工資現在在19.50美元至25.25美元每小時之間,具體取決於地區。
Amazon does not directly employ drivers but hires local delivery businesses, called Delivery Service Partners, which determine their salaries within Amazon's guidelines.
亞馬遜並不直接僱傭司機,而是僱用當地的送貨企業(稱爲「送貨服務合作伙伴」),這些企業根據亞馬遜的指導方針來確定他們的薪資水平。
Amazon's increased investment in its delivery drivers follows union activity and regulatory scrutiny of its labor practices.
亞馬遜加大對送貨司機的投資是對工會活動和對其勞工實踐的監管審查的回應。
Amazon is also introducing a new app allowing drivers to access their accrued wages more efficiently, providing more flexibility between paydays.
亞馬遜還推出了一個新的應用程序,使司機能夠更高效地查詢其累計工資,在支付日之間提供更多的靈活性。
Earlier in 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Amazon is a "joint employer" of some contracted drivers, which could force Amazon to negotiate with unionizing employees. Earlier in 2023, Amazon spent over $3 million on consultants to deter unionization within its delivery network.
2024年早些時候, 國家勞工關係委員會(NLRB)裁定亞馬遜是一些合同司機的"聯合僱主", 這可能迫使亞馬遜與勞工工會談判。2023年早些時候, 亞馬遜在順豐公司的配送網絡中花費了超過$300萬用於阻止工會組織。
Price Action: AMZN stock is up by 0.67% to $188.26 premarket at the last check on Friday.
價格走勢: 亞馬遜股票週五盤前上漲0.67%, 最後報價爲$188.26。
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