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Amazon CDL Drivers Win Union Vote, Set Industry Precedent

11/25/2025

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Amazon CDL drivers at the SDF9 warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 89.
The effort followed a year of covert organizing.
The drivers demanded better pay and working conditions.
Teamsters officials warn that Amazon's dominance threatens industry standards.
The drivers' victory sets a precedent for others in the industry to follow.

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Story summary

Amazon CDL drivers at the SDF9 warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky voted to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 89.
The effort followed a year of covert organizing.
The drivers demanded better pay and working conditions.
Teamsters officials warn that Amazon's dominance threatens industry standards.
The drivers' victory sets a precedent for others in the industry to follow.