This week, the Teamsters Union organized protests at several Amazon locations. However, the union does not officially represent Amazon employees. The protests include paid participants and a few employees from delivery service providers (DSPs), which are independent small businesses that fulfill Amazon's shipping needs. Consequently, there are "barely any Amazon workers" on the picket lines, and the only union-represented Amazon location in the country is not participating.

Javier Palomarez, President & CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), expressed concerns over these actions. He said: "This latest Teamsters saga represents a publicity stunt and abuse of influence. As someone who believes in fair wages and treatment for workers, and as someone who is often a fan of the organization, I am discouraged by the politicization and exploitation present in these protests." Palomarez also noted his concern about the connection between these protests and Senator Bernie Sanders' previous Amazon Workplace report.

Palomarez criticized the impact on small businesses serving as DSPs for Amazon. He remarked: "Because Teamsters failed to garner enough support to hold an official election..., they've encouraged DSP employees to leave work without legal protections or bargaining power." This situation could negatively affect over 4,400 small businesses with 400,000 employees involved in Amazon's DSP program.

The statement concluded with Palomarez emphasizing that "the relationship between DSP’s and Amazon should be celebrated, not dismantled by politicians and influencers."