This past weekend, hundreds of Teamsters from across the region gathered at Teamsters Local 107’s union hall in Philadelphia for an Amazon Teamsters Day of Solidarity rally.

Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien, Senator Bob Casey, labor leaders, and elected officials rallied in support of Amazon workers who are pushing back against the e-commerce giant and organizing for union rights, respect, fair wages, and a safe workplace.

Local 776 had a contingent on hand supporting the Amazon workers. Local 776 BA’s Spencer Dearth, Patrick Hollingshead, and John Taylor, Trustees Justin Seitz, and Rob Smiley, along with TForce Freight Steward Josh Todd were on hand to support the Amazon workers.

“We are in the fight of our lives to organize Amazon,” O’Brien said. “Amazon not only affects package delivery, but it also harms every single industry we represent because Amazon has its dirty little fingers on everything. This fight today may not seem like yours, but it may be yours tomorrow. We need all hands on deck.”

Ahead of Election Day, Teamsters drilled down on the importance of ensuring we protect Teamsters-backed candidates who are currently seeking elected office. With the support of elected officials in every state and at every level of government, Amazon will be held accountable and the workers who make them profitable will have strong Teamsters contracts they deserve.

IBT General President Sean O'Brien stresses the importance of organizing the Amazon workers.

L-R: Local 776's Josh Todd, Spencer Dearth, and Justin Seitz stand with the Amazon workers. That's Patrick Hollingshead trying to keep a low profile behind Spencer!