Amazon to face legal action

Quebec union plans legal action against Amazon over closures
The union representing Amazon workers at a warehouse that was shut down last month is calling for a boycott and preparing a legal challenge against the company. "This is not the way we do business in Quebec,
Amazon to Face Legal Action After Laying Off 1,900 in Quebec
Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec and terminate more than 1,900 workers is prompting legal action from the affected union.
Amazon to face legal action after Quebec warehouse closures trigger mass layoffs
A union that represents some Montreal Amazon workers said it will petition a court to compel the company to reopen the warehouses and reverse the job cuts.
Amazon to close Quebec warehouses and lay off 1,700 workers
The online retail giant said the move was not linked to recent unionization efforts by workers in the Canadian province.
Canadian Union to Take Legal Action Against Amazon for ‘Blatant Union-Busting Motives’
After Amazon announced it would shutter its Quebec warehouses, costing 1,700 workers their jobs, a Canadian union said it would strike back.
Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs
Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.
Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures
François-Philippe Champagne, the federal industry minister, is calling for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with Amazon after the company said it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec.
Amazon Faces Boycott for Closing Quebec Warehouses
Amazon is facing growing backlash in Quebec following its January 2025 decision to shutter all seven of its warehouses in the province. The closures, set to unfold over the next two months, will eliminate approximately 4,500 jobs, including full-time positions and subcontractors.
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CSN calls for Amazon boycott
"They're not fooling anyone," said CSN president Caroline Senneville. "The only reason for Amazon to have a different business model just for Québec is that there's a union here and an arbitrator could have imposed a first collective agreement as early as the summer of 2025.
Quebec union calls for Amazon boycott, launches lawsuit
Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), the union representing workers at an Amazon warehouse in Laval, Que., is delivering a lawsuit to the e-commerce giant after the company decided to close all of its warehouses in the province.
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Amazon’s exit from Quebec is a wake-up call for workers’ rights in the US
Amazon’s decision to close operations in Quebec wasn’t subtle. It sends an unmistakable message: if you unionize, we’ll leave ...
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Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
OTTAWA—Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the company’s decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking ...
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What Amazon's Quebec exit means for shoppers, workers, landlords and government
Here, the Financial Post’s Jane Switzer and Yvonne Lau explain what the closure means for Amazon customers in Quebec, the company’s landlords across Canada and the affected employees. Will ...