Amazon's one-day shipping plan sparks backlash from labor union
Amazon wants to turn its famous two-day delivery into just one-day on most Prime orders. But can warehouse workers handle it?
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Amazon wants to turn its famous two-day delivery into just one-day on most Prime orders. But can warehouse workers handle it?
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