Amazon defeats unionization effort in Alabama

Amazon has overcome a historic effort to unionize workers at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama. Roughly two-thirds of the more than 3,000 employees voted against unionizing. Rep. Andy Levin of Michigan's ninth congressional district spearheaded the efforts to help Amazon workers unionize. He spoke with Lana Zak about the vote and why the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union is accusing Amazon of taking "egregious and blatantly illegal actions during the union vote."

• Apr 10, 2021
• 08:54

Amazon is now offering paternity leave to its employees in the wake of reports about its intense workplace culture

Amazon is now offering paternity leave to its employees in the wake of reports about its intense workplace culture. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN with analysis.

• Nov 3, 2015
• 02:02

Regulators again accuse VW of emissions cheating, Google plans drone deliveries, Amazon adds paternity leave and more

Regulators again accuse VW of emissions cheating, Google plans drone deliveries, Amazon adds paternity leave and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has today's CBSN business headlines.

• Nov 3, 2015
• 01:08

The policy includes up to 20 weeks of paid leave for mothers who give birth. Fathers are eligible for six weeks

Amazon is rolling out a more generous parental leave that includes up to 20 weeks of paid leave for mothers who give birth. Fathers are eligible for six weeks. A flexible return-to-work program allows employees to ramp back up gradually. The changes come three months after a New York Times investigation of Amazon's work culture. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” from Chicago to discuss the retail giant’s new policy.

• Nov 3, 2015
• 03:42

Alabama Amazon workers vote against forming union

In a big defeat for organized labor, Amazon has defeated efforts to unionize workers at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

• Apr 9, 2021
• 00:18

Amazon beats back union effort in Alabama

Two-thirds of votes in historic union election oppose joining, but legal challenges will prolong final result.

• Apr 9, 2021

An Amazon comment on a comical horse head costume has gone viral after many husbands said they sympathized with the commenter's inadequacies

An Amazon comment on a comical horse head costume has gone viral after many husbands said they sympathized with the commenter's inadequacies. CBSN's Ben Tracy has more.

• Oct 20, 2015
• 00:44

The New York Times is defending its blistering investigation of Amazon.com’s work culture

The New York Times is defending its blistering investigation of Amazon.com’s work culture from August, after the online giant launched a surprising counterattack and offered its strongest rejection yet of the Times' reporting. Norah O'Donnell reports, and CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from San Francisco to discuss what her sources are saying about Amazon's latest move.

• Oct 20, 2015
• 04:44

America's largest online retailer says the defendants sell bogus reviews starting at $5

America's largest online retailer says the defendants sell bogus reviews starting at $5, and it is demanding that the defendants disclose who is buying their service and identify which reviews were paid for. NewYorker.com editor and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the case and how consumers can spot a fake review.

• Oct 19, 2015
• 02:56

The retail giant is aggressively changing its sales strategy in time for holiday shopping

The retail giant is aggressively changing its sales strategy in time for holiday shopping. Target says it will match online prices of up to 29 competitors, including Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. The new policy begins Thursday in Target stores and online. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the shift.

• Oct 1, 2015
• 02:52

Amazon TV downloads, Uber travel, and McDonald's all day breakfast

Amazon TV downloads, Uber travel, organic food criticism, McDonald's all day breakfast and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Hena Daniels has today's CBSN Business Headlines.

• Sep 2, 2015
• 01:26

Amazon.com supports higher corporate tax rate, Bezos says

Bezos said "concessions" will be needed to support President Joe Biden's "bold investments in American infrastructure."

• Apr 7, 2021

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 17, 2015 edition

The Pentagon announced Monday it's providing 200 active-duty soldiers to help with a fire in Washington State; and Lenny Robinson, better known as the "Route 29 Batman," was struck by a car and killed on Sunday.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 18:13

A New York Times article on the culture at Amazon shows how intense in can be to work at the company

A New York Times article on the culture at Amazon shows how intense in can be to work at the company. CBS News correspondent Anna Werner reports.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 02:15

According to a report by New York Times' Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld, dozens of Amazon employees say their workplace can be brutal

According to a report by New York Times' Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld, dozens of Amazon employees say their workplace can be brutal. First on "CBS This Morning," Amazon Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs and former White House press secretary Jay Carney responds to the New York Times report.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 04:47

The online giant is the world's biggest retailer with a market value that is nearly $250 billion. The New York Times is raising questions about Amazon's work culture

The online giant is the world's biggest retailer with a market value that is nearly $250 billion. The New York Times is raising questions about Amazon's work culture, as reporters Jodi Kantor and David Streitfeld spoke with more than 100 current and former employees. Kantor and former White House press secretary and current Amazon Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs Jay Carney joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the report.

• Aug 17, 2015
• 08:51

As Amazon union vote count drags on, activists say "this is everybody's fight"

Final results might be delayed for days or weeks depending on the number of legal challenges.

• Apr 6, 2021

Forbes lists wealthiest billionaires in the world

Forbes has revealed the world's wealthiest people — and it's the biggest group in the annual list's 35 years. Here's who sits atop the list.

• Apr 6, 2021
• 00:34

A new report shows the national average price of gas in July dropped at the fastest pace since January

A new report shows the national average price of gas in July dropped at the fastest pace since January. Also, Amazon's new Dash buttons are now available to its Prime members. Marlie Hall reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.

• Aug 1, 2015
• 01:13

Microsoft rolling out new operating system Windows 10, Twitter revenue is up, Amazon creating its own drone superhighway

Microsoft rolling out new operating system Windows 10, Twitter revenue is up, Amazon creating its own drone superhighway, and more. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines on CBSN.

• Jul 29, 2015
• 01:12

Amazon has plans for a so-called "superhighway" in the sky so that drones can fly safely without interfering with other aircraft

Amazon has plans for a so-called "superhighway" in the sky so that drones can fly safely without interfering with other aircraft. CNET editor-at-large Tim Stevens joins CBSN with the details.

• Jul 29, 2015
• 02:45

Amazon posts surprising profit in the last quarter, lawmakers have passed a bill preventing mandatory GMO labeling, and total ad spending for presidential candidates is expected to top $12 billion

Amazon posts surprising profit in the last quarter, lawmakers have passed a bill preventing mandatory GMO labeling, and total ad spending for presidential candidates is expected to top $12 billion. CBS News Moneywatch's Jill Wagner has the day's business headlines.

• Jul 24, 2015
• 01:12

Membership-only site Jet.com launched Tuesday with a free trial period

Amazon.com is dealing with new competition, as membership-only site Jet.com launched Tuesday with a free trial period. Jet is already selling more than four-and-a-half million products. Subscriptions will cost about $50 a year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether Jet.com is shaking up the online retail business model.

• Jul 22, 2015
• 03:06

Best Buy is joining Amazon and Walmart by offering a Black Friday-style sale in July

Best Buy is joining Amazon and Walmart by offering a Black Friday-style sale in July. But are all of these stunts actually hurting retailers' bottom lines? CBS News financial contributor joins "CBS This Morning" from Houston to discuss how these businesses could be paying a big price to help you save.

• Jul 21, 2015
• 03:09

Amazon's "Prime Day" sales, with special offers for the company's 20th anniversary, were a disappointment for many members

Amazon's "Prime Day" sales, with special offers for the company's 20th anniversary, were a disappointment for many members. CNET editor Dan Ackerman spoke to CBSN's about birthday sale criticisms.

• Jul 15, 2015
• 03:23

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