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Testimony by Renzo Ramirez, Amazon Driver and Union Organizer

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      Renzo Ramirez, an Amazon driver and union organizer, testified about the working conditions and challenges faced by Amazon drivers in New York City. He highlighted the need for better regulation of companies like Amazon to improve job quality and safety for drivers.

      • Ramirez and his coworkers organized the largest union of Amazon drivers in New York City
      • He criticized Amazon's use of middleman companies to avoid direct responsibility for drivers
      • The testimony emphasized high injury rates, lack of proper training, and insufficient pay for Amazon drivers compared to unionized companies like UPS