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Amazon plans to install always-on surveillance cameras in its delivery vehicles
Amazon is increasing its worker surveillance, citing safety as the driving force.
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I had one in the last road trucking job I had. They have a purpose but can also be annoying. It depends on how the company uses them.
Now I just yard drive shuttling trailers so I don't really need it.
Now I just yard drive shuttling trailers so I don't really need it.
Just on the building I think just to watch the property. Most of the cameras are inside watching the freight and fork drivers.
Of course, because bitches and their milkshakes bringin' all the boys to it.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Stage Coordinated Strikes Demanding $3 Raises
"We shut down the belt."
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Exclusive: Amazon instructs New York workers 'don't sign' union cards
In a facility in upstate New York, Amazon is bombarding its workers with anti-union slogans, this time without a hint of subtlety.
www.engadget.com
Exclusive: Inside Amazon’s plan to "neutralize" powerful unions by hiring ex-inmates and "vulnerable students"
Leaked memo reveals the tech giant’s plans to combat the Teamsters in California.
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Ring, Google and the Police: What to Know About Emergency Requests for Video Footage - Slate Report
The law lets Ring and Google share user footage with police during emergencies without consent and without warrants. Here's everything you should know.
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Some of the LTL drivers that pick up from us at work say their companies have cameras on their trucks and they review footage often.
I think it was the AAA Cooper driver that said they review how long they are at stops, if they ever use their phones, how long they take a break or lunch, how they drive.
The iRobot Deal Would Give Amazon Maps Inside Millions of Homes
Why is the Roomba company worth $1.7 billion to Amazon? It’s not the dust, it’s the data.
The iRobot Deal Would Give Amazon Maps Inside Millions of Homes
Why is the Roomba company worth $1.7 billion to Amazon? It’s not the dust, it’s the data.www.wired.com
I don't really get how this data is valuable. Or do they only have to convince some marketing a******s it has enough value to sell to them.
I mean what are they learning? The placement of furniture in a home?
Technically, yeah. They want to see how people are setting up their homes so they can advertise in a relatable. Not to mention, Amazon tends to have their own generic brand (I think it's called Essentials) so having access to what people have and may need to replace in the future gives them an opportunity to make a cheap version and profit.
Amazon denies firing staff, says made changes in hiring plans
In the earnings report, Amazon CFO, Brian Olsavsky said that the company had reduced headcount by almost 27,000.
Amazon Closes, Abandons Plans for Dozens of US Warehouses
Amazon.com Inc., determined to reduce the size of its sprawling delivery operation amid slowing sales growth, has abandoned dozens of existing and planned facilities around the US, according to a closely watched consulting firm.
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Amazon loses bid to scrap historic union win at Staten Island warehouse
Labor board dismissed Amazon's allegations of interference; company says it will appeal.
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Google employees who used to work at Amazon complain to each other just how 'frugal' their former employer was: No second monitors, no MacBooks, and splitting one bagel between two people at office meetings
In an email thread of ex-Amazon employees, a Googler said Amazon workers had to split a bagel because there wasn't enough budget for more.
Amazon accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers
Lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., prosecutor alleges Amazon deceived customers about how their gratuities were used.
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Amazon driver shares viral TikTok of the company's AI system that tracks her movements
The Amazon driver said the company's AI system can flag drivers for sipping coffee or not buckling their seatbelt enough times.
www.businessinsider.com
Amazon Told Drivers Not to Worry About In-Van Surveillance Cameras. Now Footage Is Leaking Online
Numerous posts on Reddit show surveillance videos of drivers’ actions on the road, but such recordings haven’t been posted so frequently before.
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Amazon to Force 'Voluntary Resignation' on Workers Who Don't Relocate
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Amazon is getting rid of its gaming content channel amid larger games layoffs
Amazon is laying off “just over” 180 employees.
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Dono, might depend on where and how it’s facing. Like if all that’s visible is private property then nope, but if like a greater percentage is facing just public viewing space then maybe, but I feel like there’s need to be terms of agreement and allowance m, cos they’re essentially using your wifi and internet provider, so there should be a finical kick back to tap into something one pays for. We are paying for them to do everything else and now we’re paying to use our services twice, not feeling that. Or allow us to us tap into their streams instead of having to fill out or request it through all their policy formalities. Like my neighbor had to jump through a bunch of hoops to get to the video feed from the neighboring town homes to get the plate numbers of the car that hit hers and ran. Took almost two weeks. Found out later they could’ve just asked lol