The International Brotherhood of Teamsters initiated a significant strike affecting about 10,000 workers at seven Amazon delivery hubs and multiple warehouses. The octane of discontent arises from Amazon's failure to engage in contract negotiations following a deadline set by the union. Workers are advocating for higher wages, improved benefits, and safer working conditions. Amazon disputes the extent of the strike's impact on operations, maintaining that the majority of strikers are not its employees, while the Teamsters assert that their actions represent a profound challenge to Amazon's labor practices.