On December 19, the Teamsters union announced a national "strike" against Amazon. However, the individuals participating in the strike do not work for Amazon, raising questions about the purpose of the action. The union's move appears to be aimed at gaining media attention and potentially disrupting holiday deliveries. This situation is reminiscent of an incident in 2023 when the Teamsters claimed to have unionized Amazon, but had only organized drivers from a company called Battle Tested Strategies (BTS), which was not even providing services to Amazon.

Currently, the Teamsters claim they have launched "The Largest Strike Against Amazon in American History." While this may technically be true due to a lack of previous strikes against Amazon, it is important to note that those striking are not Amazon employees. According to CNN, only one group of Amazon workers claims Teamsters representation—those at a facility in Staten Island—and they are not participating in the strike.

The picket lines are being manned by individuals working for contractors that provide services to Amazon and Teamsters from other industries. These participants are reportedly being paid $1,000 per week by the Teamsters to hold picket signs.

Whether this "strike" will succeed in delaying holiday packages remains uncertain. Reports indicate that many targeted locations have only a few dozen strikers present, with business continuing as usual. One picketer described their presence as feeling like a "needle in a haystack."

It is unclear how long this alleged strike will last, as standing outside in cold weather during Christmas might deter even those receiving $1,000 weekly compensation. However, it is likely not the last attempt by the Teamsters to stage a strike involving non-Amazon employees.