But Amazon continues to insist the strike is not affecting shipments to customers, as it only affects a handful of its network of distribution centers. The Staten Island facility, and the seven other locations where drivers who make deliveries for Amazon are on strike, are a small fraction of Amazon’s massive network. But the Staten Island distribution center, known as JFK8, is a major one for Amazon. History of conflict between Amazon, unionsUntil Saturday, all the Teamsters strikers were drivers who work for outside contractors employed by Amazon for its dedicated delivery service. Despite that certification of the vote, Amazon continues to challenge it in court.

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