Momentum is growing to ban subcontracting schemes used by Amazon to undermine worker demands for better conditions, engage in illegal union busting, and undermine public safety. The Chicago Delivery Protection Act was introduced this summer and a hearing is set for September 15.

The Chicago Delivery Protection Act would require delivery companies that operate in city limits to directly employ their drivers instead of using subcontractors.

The bill would be a game-changer at Amazon and UPS Roadie, both of which use the scam subcontractor model to exploit drivers.

The legislation in Chicago follows growing support for a similar bill in New York City. 

The New York City Delivery Protection Act has won supermajority support from the City Council and backing from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. 

Teamsters in Chicago can send a letter to their alderman asking them to support for the Chicago Delivery Protection Act by clicking this link.