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Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

As Amazon faces record holiday sales, workers across the U.S. escalate strike threats to force the company to negotiate union contracts and improve working conditions.

the nation saw 33 major work stoppages initiated last year, the highest count since the year 2000, which recorded 39 stoppages.

"It's important that we're recognized as people rather than profit machines."

This agreement, coupled with a recent deal among writers, has brought a close to the industry's strike actions that had previously brought production to a near standstill.

The tentative contract included a raise of 19% over five years.

What was the significance of this strike?

97 percent of UPS workers represented by the Teamsters voted to authorize a nationwide strike if a deal wasn't reached with management by July 31.

More than 1,000 schools are closed because of the strike, which impacts 422,000 students.

"Demand that Apple upholds its image with your wallet. Don't shop in stores, don't shop online."