Thousands of Amazon workers walked off the job at seven U.S. facilities, marking the largest strike against the company in its history. Workers are protesting what they allege as unfair treatment and demanding better working conditions amid pressure to meet high demands.
Amazon .com workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush as workers protest what they say is the retailing giant's unfair treatment of its employees.Striking workers picket outside of the Amazon DAX5 warehouse, in City of Industry, California, U.S., on Friday. Amazon .com workers at seven U.S.
As the world's second-largest private employer after Walmart, Amazon has long been a target for unions that say the company's emphasis on ever-faster speed and efficiency can lead to injuries. The company says it pays industry-leading wages and uses automation designed to reduce repetitive stress.Workers told Reuters they want Amazon to come to the bargaining table and recognize the pressure to meet demands that affect their health.
Amazon has multiple locations in many U.S. metropolitan areas, shielding it from potential disruptions. The company has said it does not expect any effect on operations during one of the busiest times of the year. In 2023, the company sold more than 500 million items from independent sellers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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