Amazon executive Dave Clark said no one would work for Amazon if conditions within the company were as bad as critics describe.
"On Monday, protesters created a lot of noise, calling for benefits Amazon already offers and improved working conditions," Clark wrote."But there is a lot of misinformation out there about our working environment, our employer practices and our associates. It is important to emphasize Amazon provides good jobs with a lot of opportunity."in an employee strike in Minnesota on Monday.
In the op-ed, Clark highlighted the company's $15 starting wages and benefits such as medical coverage, a retirement fund, and paid parental leave options. He also cited employees' access to continuing education funding and"upskilling programs."
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