Mamdani Backs New Rules for Last-Mile Delivery Contractors
TL;DR
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses the Delivery Protection Act, which would license and require delivery workers to be regular employees rather than contractors for last-mile operations. The move aims to standardize rules across firms like Amazon, who oppose the measure, warning of higher costs and slower deliveries and potential relocation of distribution centers. Supporters, including labor groups such as the Teamsters, say it would improve pay, benefits, and accountability for delivery workers.
- NYC Mayor Mamdani Announces Support For The Delivery Protection Act Engadget
- A Fight Brews Between Mamdani and Amazon Over Delivery Workers The New York Times
- Mamdani backs new protections for workers delivering packages; Amazon says it could cost NYC thousands of jobs Business Insider
- NYC Mayor Mamdani backs Amazon delivery worker bill despite risk of higher costs for customers nypost.com
- Mamdani takes aim at Amazon subcontracting model in multimillion-dollar delivery bill fight amNewYork
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