A group of business owners that deliver packages for Amazon in the U.S. want to organize the company’s 2,400 delivery service providers (DSPs) to seek more pay and to reverse policies they say cut into their profits. (The Wall Street Journal)

Talking point: The group, called DSPs for Equitable and Fair Treatment (DEFT), has organized as a chapter of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers and has secured legal representation. The group isn’t explicitly trying to unionize. Rather, it’s seeking to have a greater say in the terms of business between Amazon and its contracted delivery companies. Amazon spokesperson Dannea DeLisser said in a statement to The Logic, “DSP profitability is strong and has consistently improved year-over-year,” adding delivery providers “have full control over their operations.” The e-commerce giant has a reputation for strongly opposing labour organizing attempts by warehouse workers and drivers, though it’s met some of the pressure with concessions, like pay increases. The company, meanwhile, is reportedly looking to expand its delivery network to replace its current business with the U.S. Postal Service.

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