The civil rights group's opposition follows protests led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Teamsters to force the company to assume responsibility for its workforce. Other critics, including some delivery drivers, have warned that the legislation would result in job losses and higher costs. The bill currently has the support of a supermajority of the City Council, but its progress depends on Speaker Adrienne Menin moving the legislation forward for a vote.
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National Urban League Opposes NYC Bill to End Amazon's Use of Delivery Subcontractors
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The National Urban League has voiced its opposition to the Delivery Protection Act, a proposed New York City law that would require Amazon to directly employ its last-mile delivery and warehouse staff. The bill would ban the use of third-party subcontractors for these roles, a model that supporters say allows Amazon to avoid legal liability for driver injuries and hazardous working conditions.
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