The Brief
- A proposed Chicago ordinance aimed at changing the way Amazon delivery drivers work is drawing strong support from the Teamsters — and strong opposition from business groups.
- Supporters say the Delivery Protection Act would make companies like Amazon more accountable for worker and public safety.
- Opponents say the proposal could drive delivery businesses out of Chicago, cost jobs and make it more expensive to get packages to your door.
CHICAGO – It’s a proposed ordinance that could change the way companies like Amazon do business in the City of Chicago.
Amazon delivery ordinance
The backstory:
Some alders are proposing new licensing requirements, and banning Amazon’s subcontractor delivery business model.
The proposal, introduced by 12th Ward Ald. Julia Ramirez, would create new licensing requirements for last-mile delivery companies and change the way companies like Amazon use third-party delivery providers. …