Amazon threatens to fire thousands of NYC workers if Mamdani labor bill passes

Amazon: Amazon is a major global e-commerce and logistics company that operates extensive delivery networks, including last-mile facilities in urban areas like New York City. The company often uses a subcontracting model for delivery drivers rather than directly employing them for core last-mile operations. In response to the proposed Mamdani-backed legislation, Amazon has publicly stated that the bill would threaten local jobs and could lead it to relocate certain NYC delivery operations outside the city. Mamdani labor bill: The Mamdani labor bill refers to the Delivery Protection Act, legislation introduced in the New York City Council and backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani that targets subcontracting practices in last-mile delivery. It would require operators of certain last-mile facilities to obtain city licenses and directly employ workers performing core delivery and warehouse services instead of relying on third-party contractors. The bill aims to increase corporate accountability for working conditions, safety standards, and labor practices in the delivery sector. NYC Worker Protections: Mayor Mamdani has recently advanced multiple initiatives to strengthen worker rights, including creating a dedicated Office of Worker Power and issuing executive orders addressing workplace issues such as extreme heat and wage violations. Delivery Subcontracting Practices: Major delivery companies like Amazon commonly use third-party contractors for last-mile operations in cities including New York, a model that the Delivery Protection Act seeks to restrict in favor of direct employment requirements.