Amazon invests $2.1B in contract delivery, raising drivers' pay to $22/hr and improving safety, training, and support.

Amazon is investing $2.1 billion in its contract delivery program, raising average pay for drivers to nearly $22 an hour. This initiative aims to enhance safety, training, and support for Delivery Service Partners. The move comes amid intensified unionization efforts led by the Teamsters, which have included strikes at Amazon facilities. Additionally, the National Labor Relations Board has identified Amazon as a "joint employer" of contracted delivery workers, influencing potential union negotiations.