Amazon workers go on strike in US ahead of Christmas rush as union seeks contract talks

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Amazon.com workers at seven US facilities walked off the job early on Thursday (Dec 19) during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with their union. ...

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