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Amazon wage increase is not good enough

By Jason Henriquez, For The Pitt News • October 9, 2018

Amazon recently announced an increase in the minimum wage for its hourly workers, but until the company enables unionization efforts, increases benefits to independent contractors and veteran workers and stops avoiding taxes, it shouldn’t receive any kudos.

Editorial: Amazon sets great example, raises minimum wage

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 3, 2018

Amazon is known for treating its employees poorly — so raising its minimum wage is a welcome decision. It’ll help nearly a quarter million people financially.

Pittsburgh will have to prepare if Amazon arrives

By Brian Gentry, Senior Columnist • August 20, 2018

Amazon is expected to announce later this year where it will house its HQ2. Regardless of the company’s decision, Pittsburgh’s best course of action is to develop preventative policies.

Community groups call for city to release Amazon bid

By Kieran Mclean | For The Pitt News • June 27, 2018

Members of nine community groups gathered at City Hall Thursday morning in front of a sky-blue banner declaring “The City of Pittsburgh Welcomes You.” The crowd demanded that the City release the conditions...

Amazon HQ2 debate continues in Pittsburgh

By Grant Burgman | News Editor • May 30, 2018

Amazon first stirred up conversation in Oakland and in Pittsburgh when the Seattle-based electronic commerce company opened a pickup location on Oakland Avenue in October. The City was launched into...

District 8 candidates debate water, air, amazon

By Rose Luder | Staff Writer • February 23, 2018

When the four District 8 City Council candidates sat behind a table onstage at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill, Rennick Remley — the only Republican running in the election — observed...

Amazon HQ2 community forum reveals concerns

By Anandhini Narayanan | Staff Writer • February 12, 2018

“Whose city? Our city! Whose city? Our city!” various Pittsburgh residents declared in unison before the community forum on Amazon began Saturday. This chant reverberated through the Liberty Room...

Community questions Amazon’s impact

By Grant Burgman and John Hamilton | The Pitt News Staff • February 8, 2018

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Amazon coming to Pittsburgh would be “unquestionably a good thing,” in an article published by Geekwire Wednesday. But the crowd of 50 people that filled a room in Parran...

Editorial: Peduto’s Amazon optimism dangerous for City

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 5, 2018

Mayor Bill Peduto is gazing into Pittsburgh’s future as a possible home for Amazon’s HQ2 wearing what appears to be a pair of rose-colored glasses. The proposition of a $5 billion economic bolster...

Pittsburgh among finalists for Amazon’s second headquarters

By John Hamilton / Managing Editor • January 18, 2018

Amazon announced 20 cities Thursday that the company is considering as a location to build its second headquarters — and Pittsburgh is on the list. The online retail giant received more than 200 proposals...