Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, LABOR NEWS—Teamsters announce major developments at Amazon, DHL, (Apr 1, 2026)

By Patricia K. Ruiz, J.D.

Union-reported developments highlight major labor actions affecting nationwide operations at both companies.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters reported significant outcomes in two major labor actions involving Amazon and DHL. According to the union, Amazon agreed to a nationwide settlement impacting all 1,300 facilities, while DHL reached a tentative four-year contract agreement following weeks of negotiations backed by a strike authorization.

Amazon agreement. Amazon has agreed to cease retaliatory practices against workers exercising their right to strike, the Teamsters announced. Previously, Amazon deducted unpaid time (UPT) from striking workers, a practice the National Labor Relations Board ruled unlawful. Under the settlement, Amazon will restore the deducted time, apply the policy uniformly across its 1,300 facilities, and post notice informing workers of their rights. Nearly 10,000 Amazon workers have organized with the Teamsters over the past two years, with unionized facilities reporting gains such as wage increases, safety investments, and reversals of unfair terminations.

Proposed DHL contract. The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee has announced a tentative four-year agreement with DHL. The proposed contract includes a 20 percent wage increase, enhanced health and welfare contributions, and strengthened job protections. It also contains provisions addressing AI-driven routing systems and prohibits the use of autonomous vehicles. The agreement was reached shortly before the expiration of the existing contract and followed a 96 percent strike authorization vote by members across 26 locals. DHL Teamsters will vote on the tentative agreement in the coming weeks.

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