Amazon tries to stave off union drive on two fronts

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Amazon tries to stave off union drive on two fronts

By Haleluya Hadero, Anne D'Innocenzio and Jay Reeves | The Associated Press (AP) - Amazon is gearing up for its toughest labor fight yet, with two separate union elections coming […]

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