Supporters of the bill cite reports of drivers working in extreme heat, operating vehicles with broken transmissions or mirrors, and being fired for seeking medical care after injuries. However, some delivery workers countered the protests, arguing the legislation would increase costs and cause job losses. The bill's progress now depends on Council Speaker Adrienne Menin moving the legislation forward for a vote.
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NYC’s Delivery Protection Act Would Ban Amazon’s Delivery Subcontractors
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Teamsters President Sean O’Brien led rallies at City Hall on Oct. 22 to demand the passage of legislation that requires Amazon to directly employ its delivery workforce. The Delivery Protection Act would ban the use of subcontractors for last-mile deliveries in the five boroughs, forcing the company to assume legal liability for driver safety and working conditions. The proposal currently has the support of the Mayor and a supermajority of the New York City Council.
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