Amazon to add 3,500 jobs within these US tech hubs
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Amazon workers demand safer conditions at San Leandro warehouse
Some employees say they work in unsafe conditions at the warehouse, and want the company to put the health of its workers ahead of profits.
Amazon warehouse workers demand safer work environment
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Caravan protest at Amazon warehouse in San Leandro
Caravan protest at Amazon warehouse in San Leandro
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
Boy riding bicycle killed in collision with Amazon delivery vehicle in Lafayette
Police said the driver was cooperative and had been interviewed. They did not release the name of the boy or the driver.
Four Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
The four CEOs are testifing remotely for a hearing Wednesday by the House Judciary subcommittee on antitrust.
Boy killed in Lafayette delivery truck crash
The Amazon delivery driver is cooperating with investigators.
Alameda County food bank partners with Amazon to deliver to coronavirus patients in need
Through the partnership, Amazon is providing its Amazon Flex driver network to make contactless deliveries of healthy food from the food bank.
Amazon and Alameda County food bank team up
About 400 households have received food since the partnership began.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
Amazon under scrutiny by California, Washington
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that California is examining the retail giant's business practices, focusing partly on how Amazon treats independent sellers on its platform.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with demand amid COVID-19 has led to the delay, according to a report.
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Amazon to hire additional 75,000 workers, includes positions in the Bay Area
Amazon said on Monday it is hiring an additional 75,000 workers as the demand for online deliveries continued to surge amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon announces they're delaying 'Prime Day' due to COVID-19 pandemic
The online giant usually holds its 'Prime Day' once a year in July.
Some Amazon orders taking up to a month to ship as company announces delay on non-essential items
Amazon announced on Tuesday that it would begin putting delays on non-essential items.
Jeff Bezos giving $10 billion to fight climate change
Jeff Bezos on Monday committed $10 billion to tackle climate change.