Amazon to Face Legal Action

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was shut down last month is calling for a boycott and preparing a legal challenge against the company.
Amazon to Face Legal Action After Laying Off 1,900 in Quebec
Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec and terminate more than 1,900 workers is prompting legal action from the affected union.
Amazon Closes Its Operations in Quebec, Laying Off 1,700 Workers
Unions had gained a foothold in one of the company’s warehouses in the province, though Amazon would not say if there was a connection.
Amazon warehouse closures in Quebec have led to thousands of layoffs
In addition to the roughly 2,000 employees laid off by Amazon after the company announced it would be closing its Quebec warehouses, more than 2,500 other people employed by smaller carriers subcontracted by the company have also lost their jobs.
Union calls for boycott of Amazon after closure of Quebec warehouses
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Amazon to close Quebec warehouses and lay off 1,700 workers
The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.
Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs
Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.
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