Thousands of Amazon workers across the United States have initiated a large-scale strike, coinciding with the busy pre-Christmas shopping season. The strike, organized by the Teamsters union, is described as the largest in American history against the company, with workers picketing at facilities in cities including Skokie, Illinois; San Francisco, California; and various locations in Southern California. As holiday deliveries are at risk of delays, workers are demanding fair bargaining practices and recognition of their rights. The strike is also impacting facilities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York, raising concerns about the timely arrival of packages during this critical shopping period.