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Amazon Workers In Europe Protest Against Company During Black Friday Sales
Amazon workers came out on strike at multiple locations across Europe on Friday as protests against the US e-commerce giant's working practices picked up pace on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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"Make Amazon Pay" Protests In 40 Countries Threaten Black Friday Sales
Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers across about 40 countries plan to take part in protests and walkouts to coincide with Black Friday sales, one of the busiest days of the year for online shopping.
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Amazon Suspends at Least 50 Workers After Employees Protested Against Fire Incident
Amazon has suspended at least 50 warehouse employees who refused to work their shifts following a trash compactor fire at one of its New York facilities, according to union organisers. The company suspended the workers, with pay, on Tuesday, a day after the fire disrupted operations at the Staten Island warehouse that voted to unionise earlier this...
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Amazon Workers at UK Warehouse Walk Out Over Pay Discontent, Says Union
Amazon workers at a warehouse in Tilbury in southeast England have walked out in protest over pay, the trade union GMB said. The rising cost-of-living sparks strikes across sectors. GMB said 800 workers walked out of the warehouse on Wednesday and Thursday over a 35 pence per hour pay increase, with the union seeking a $2.44 (nearly Rs. 195) rise.
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Amazon's Black Friday Greeted by Climate Activists, Strikes in Europe
Climate activists targeted 15 Amazon depots across Europe on Black Friday and the world's biggest e-commerce company also faced protests by workers and delivery drivers in Germany, France, and Italy.
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Amazon Settles With 2 Employees It Fired Last Year
Amazon has settled with two employees it fired last year who publically criticised the company over working conditions of warehouse workers during COVID-19.
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Amazon Sued by New York State Over COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The New York attorney general is suing Amazon over COVID-19 safety protocols, accusing the company of being more concerned with making money than protecting its workers from getting sick.
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Amazon to Face Renewed US Union Push in 2021
Energised by protests at Amazon's US warehouses and a more labour-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world's largest online retailer to see if its warehouse or grocery workers would like to join their ranks.
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Amazon Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pandemic Conditions After Getting Fired
A former Amazon worker who protested conditions at his New York City fulfilment centre sued the retailer, accusing it of discrimination for firing him and for putting Black and Hispanic workers at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Amazon to Pay $500 Million in One-Time Bonuses to Front-Line Workers
Amazon said on Monday it would spend $500 million on one-time bonuses to its front-line employees and partners working through the coronavirus crisis.
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Amazon Workers in Germany to Go on Strike Over Coronavirus Infections
Workers at six Amazon sites in Germany will go on strike on Monday in protest over safety after some staff at logistics centres tested positive for coronavirus, labour union Verdi said.
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Amazon to Offer Permanent Jobs to 125,000 Temp Hires
Amazon on Thursday said it is offering permanent jobs to 125,000 of the temporary workers hired to handle surging use of its online shopping service due to the pandemic.
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How Big Unions Smooth the Way for Amazon Worker Protests
Amazon employees across the United States are seizing on the coronavirus to demand the world's largest online retailer offer more paid sick time and temporarily shut warehouses with infections for deep cleaning.
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Amazon Worker at New York Warehouse Dies of COVID-19
In France, Amazon has been locked in a battle with labour unions which say not enough was done to mitigate contagion risk for staff working in close proximity to process a flood of orders amid the nationwide lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Amazon Defends Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests
Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.
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Amazon Workers In Europe Protest Against Company During Black Friday Sales
Amazon workers came out on strike at multiple locations across Europe on Friday as protests against the US e-commerce giant's working practices picked up pace on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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"Make Amazon Pay" Protests In 40 Countries Threaten Black Friday Sales
Thousands of Amazon warehouse workers across about 40 countries plan to take part in protests and walkouts to coincide with Black Friday sales, one of the busiest days of the year for online shopping.
-
Amazon Suspends at Least 50 Workers After Employees Protested Against Fire Incident
Amazon has suspended at least 50 warehouse employees who refused to work their shifts following a trash compactor fire at one of its New York facilities, according to union organisers. The company suspended the workers, with pay, on Tuesday, a day after the fire disrupted operations at the Staten Island warehouse that voted to unionise earlier this...
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Amazon Workers at UK Warehouse Walk Out Over Pay Discontent, Says Union
Amazon workers at a warehouse in Tilbury in southeast England have walked out in protest over pay, the trade union GMB said. The rising cost-of-living sparks strikes across sectors. GMB said 800 workers walked out of the warehouse on Wednesday and Thursday over a 35 pence per hour pay increase, with the union seeking a $2.44 (nearly Rs. 195) rise.
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Amazon's Black Friday Greeted by Climate Activists, Strikes in Europe
Climate activists targeted 15 Amazon depots across Europe on Black Friday and the world's biggest e-commerce company also faced protests by workers and delivery drivers in Germany, France, and Italy.
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Amazon Settles With 2 Employees It Fired Last Year
Amazon has settled with two employees it fired last year who publically criticised the company over working conditions of warehouse workers during COVID-19.
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Amazon Sued by New York State Over COVID-19 Safety Protocols
The New York attorney general is suing Amazon over COVID-19 safety protocols, accusing the company of being more concerned with making money than protecting its workers from getting sick.
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Amazon to Face Renewed US Union Push in 2021
Energised by protests at Amazon's US warehouses and a more labour-friendly administration assuming office, unions are campaigning at the world's largest online retailer to see if its warehouse or grocery workers would like to join their ranks.
-
Amazon Worker Files Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pandemic Conditions After Getting Fired
A former Amazon worker who protested conditions at his New York City fulfilment centre sued the retailer, accusing it of discrimination for firing him and for putting Black and Hispanic workers at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Amazon to Pay $500 Million in One-Time Bonuses to Front-Line Workers
Amazon said on Monday it would spend $500 million on one-time bonuses to its front-line employees and partners working through the coronavirus crisis.
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Amazon Workers in Germany to Go on Strike Over Coronavirus Infections
Workers at six Amazon sites in Germany will go on strike on Monday in protest over safety after some staff at logistics centres tested positive for coronavirus, labour union Verdi said.
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Amazon to Offer Permanent Jobs to 125,000 Temp Hires
Amazon on Thursday said it is offering permanent jobs to 125,000 of the temporary workers hired to handle surging use of its online shopping service due to the pandemic.
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How Big Unions Smooth the Way for Amazon Worker Protests
Amazon employees across the United States are seizing on the coronavirus to demand the world's largest online retailer offer more paid sick time and temporarily shut warehouses with infections for deep cleaning.
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Amazon Worker at New York Warehouse Dies of COVID-19
In France, Amazon has been locked in a battle with labour unions which say not enough was done to mitigate contagion risk for staff working in close proximity to process a flood of orders amid the nationwide lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Amazon Defends Safety Efforts Amid Fresh Protests
Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant's technology employees.
