Amazon Invests $440 Million to Raise Pay for Delivery Drivers Amid Unionization Push

Amazon announced a $440 million investment this year into its delivery service partner program, including pay raises for contracted drivers.
The pay increases will be passed onto the 3,500 small businesses that make up Amazon's delivery network, allowing them to offer more competitive wages.
Amazon projects the average delivery driver will now make $20.50 per hour or more, plus benefits, though exact wages vary.
This is part of Amazon's efforts to retain drivers and reduce reliance on USPS, FedEx, etc. by growing its own delivery network.
The move comes amid unionization pushes by the Teamsters, who have criticized Amazon's treatment of subcontracted drivers.

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