Shut It Down! The Amazon Teamsters Podcast

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A podcast by the Amazon Division at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. For decades, Amazon has put profits over the safety and livelihoods of workers who make the company run. Together, we can change that. That's why Amazon workers across the country are coming together to fight for the safe jobs and fair pay that we deserve. This podcast aims to share their stories and the fight they've led. Want to start organizing for a better life at your Amazon job? Join the movement at www.teamster.org/amazon

  1. Emergency Worker Action (Episode 13)

    FEB 4

    Emergency Worker Action (Episode 13)

    In this episode of Shut It Down, two Amazon Teamsters share stories of collective action that they took to prioritize safety over profit when emergencies struck at work.  Randy Korgan, host and Amazon Division Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, speaks with Arlene of JFK8 in New York and Shaq from KSBD in San Bernardino, California. From raw sewage flooding a warehouse floor to wildfire ash and smoke filling a facility, these are stories about Amazon management repeatedly ignoring health risks to keep the volume moving. Arlene and Shaq describe the powerful moments when their co-workers came together to push management to do the right thing. When Teamsters fight, Teamsters win!     Want to join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon? Contact us to speak with an organizer ASAP!   Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    38 min
  2. Amazon's AI Is Always Watching (Episode 12)

    JAN 28

    Amazon's AI Is Always Watching (Episode 12)

    In this episode of Shut It Down, Amazon workers expose the reality of Amazon's AI-driven surveillance, from cameras tracking every move in the van to the relentless pace on the warehouse floor. Host and Amazon Division Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Randy Korgan, speaks with Robert, a warehouse worker at DCK6 in San Francisco, and Jordan, a delivery driver at DBK4 in Queens, New York. Together, they break down how, despite workers being pushed to the breaking point, leading to high turnover and alarming injury rates, Amazon Teamsters are fighting back by taking control of the shop floor and winning groundbreaking pro-worker legislation. This is how workers are organizing to force Amazon to respect their power and win a strong union contract! Want to join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon? — Contact us to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    39 min
  3. Securing Our Worth in a Union Contract (Episode 11)

    JAN 21

    Securing Our Worth in a Union Contract (Episode 11)

    Host and Amazon Division Director for the Teamsters union, Randy Korgan, speaks with Juan, a warehouse worker from the KSBD air hub in Southern California, and Daddio, a delivery driver out of DIL7 in Chicago.  After unionizing with the Teamsters, Juan and Daddio share their firsthand experiences fighting for a living wage and the basic respect of being provided proper safety equipment. All of these things should be guaranteed in a union contract! Together, they dive into how collective action — like marching on the boss and withholding labor — is the only way to push a multi-trillion-dollar corporation like Amazon to the negotiating table to win it. Want to join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon? — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    45 min
  4. WALKOUT & NEW UNION AT AMAZON: DJT6 Workers Take Control (Episode 10)

    12/29/2025

    WALKOUT & NEW UNION AT AMAZON: DJT6 Workers Take Control (Episode 10)

    In a historic moment for the labor movement, warehouse workers at DJT6 — the largest Amazon delivery station in the country — marched on management on December 16th to demand union recognition and fair treatment. This came after a majority of workers on the night shift walked out earlier in the week! In this episode, host and Amazon Division Director for the Teamsters union, Randy Korgan, speaks with Samuel Padilla and Osvaldo "Oz" De La Cruz, two leaders from the new Teamsters union at Amazon's DJT6 in Riverside, CA. They discuss how they organized over time, how they pushed back against management's attempts at intimidation, and the power of realizing that workers — not corporations — run the operation. Want to join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon? — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    40 min
  5. The Push for the Delivery Protection Act (Episode 9)

    12/17/2025

    The Push for the Delivery Protection Act (Episode 9)

    With Peak Season bringing heavier package counts and dangerous winter conditions, Amazon drivers Ty Pollard (DBK4 in Queens, N.Y) and Chris Torres, (DIL7 in Skokie, IL) are on Shut it Down! to discuss the Delivery Protection Act — groundbreaking local legislation in New York and Chicago that prevents Amazon from dodging its responsibility as an employer of the workers who put those holiday gifts on those doorsteps. This episode lays out the blueprint for how direct action on the shop floor can lead to real policy change. Join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic.

    46 min
  6. BREAKING: Amazon Drivers Unionize in Queens, NYC (Episode 8)

    12/10/2025

    BREAKING: Amazon Drivers Unionize in Queens, NYC (Episode 8)

    On Tuesday, Dec. 9th, Amazon drivers at the DBK1 delivery station in Queens, N.Y., marched on management to demand union recognition. More than 200 drivers have united, overcoming intense unionbusting, to challenge Amazon's exploitative business model. In this episode, host and Amazon Division Director for the Teamsters union, Randy Korgan, speaks with Matt and Christian, two drivers from DBK1. Listen to details on their electrifying march on the boss, how they turned fear over an unjust termination into collective action, and how their organizing is helping to drive real policy changes like the Delivery Driver Protection Act in New York City. Want to join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon? — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    37 min
  7. BREAKING NEWS: TOM Team Drivers Organize Their First Union in KY (Episode 7)

    11/25/2025

    BREAKING NEWS: TOM Team Drivers Organize Their First Union in KY (Episode 7)

    In a first-of-its-kind victory, Amazon CDL drivers at the SDF9 facility in Shepherdsville, Ky., have become the first group of Amazon semi-truck and tractor trailer drivers nationwide to join the Teamsters. The Amazon Transportation Operations Management (TOM) Team drivers will be members of Teamsters Local 89. In this episode, host and Amazon Division Director for the Teamsters union, Randy Korgan, speaks with Jeff King and Tenton Adkins, two TOM Team drivers from SDF9. The interview covers common issues for drivers and how they organized underground until they reached a majority in favor of forming a union.  Are you a TOM team driver? Or work for Amazon in other parts of its supply chain? Join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    39 min
  8. Tips for New Amazon Workers (Episode 6)

    11/12/2025

    Tips for New Amazon Workers (Episode 6)

    Join the movement for better pay, benefits, and working conditions at Amazon — Contact us here to speak with an organizer ASAP! In this episode, host and Amazon Division Director for the Teamsters union, Randy Korgan, speaks with Michael Lebron, a warehouse worker at JFK8 in Staten Island, NY, and Daisy Grajeda, a driver out of DAX5 in the City of Industry, CA. New to Amazon? Ahead of peak season, listen here for essential tips from unionized Amazon workers on how to stay safe and avoid injury when management is putting profit and productivity first.  Theme Song — "Time to Strike" by Khaliq Da Asiatic

    50 min
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A podcast by the Amazon Division at the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. For decades, Amazon has put profits over the safety and livelihoods of workers who make the company run. Together, we can change that. That's why Amazon workers across the country are coming together to fight for the safe jobs and fair pay that we deserve. This podcast aims to share their stories and the fight they've led. Want to start organizing for a better life at your Amazon job? Join the movement at www.teamster.org/amazon

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