Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the e-logistics giant unlawfully maintains its dominant power over DSP drivers in the labor market by preventing unionization, restricting the companies in its delivery network from hiring one another’s drivers, and otherwise limiting competition for their labor. The complaint alleges that Amazon’s conduct causes thousands of New Jersey residents to earn lower wages and to endure harsher working conditions than they should.

“Today, my office is acting to stand up for thousands of New Jersey delivery drivers who are being exploited every day by one of the world’s biggest, richest corporations. As our complaint alleges, Amazon built a company worth trillions while subjecting drivers in its delivery network to artificially low pay and punishing working conditions thanks to its overwhelming power in the labor market. I will continue to fight monopolies and the devasting effects they have on our residents.” – AG Davenport