US: Hundreds of Amazon employees to go on strike against ‘unsafe’ working conditions

Hundreds of Amazon employees in United States are expected to walk out of work from April 21 to protest against allegedly unsafe working condition. Labour groups like ‘United for Respect’ and ‘New York Communities for Change’ are working to mobilise employees for mass action by workers amid coronavirus pandemic.

Over 300 Amazon employees have reportedly pledged to stay home from work, accusing retail giant of putting its revenue above workers’ safety. y have claimed that company failed in providing eugh safe masks and t implemented strict temperature checks at warehouses.

According to media reports, more than 130 Amazon facilities have at least one employee testing positive from vel coronavirus and last week a warehouse worker died from infection. Employees have also complained about company t providing paid sick leaves during a major public health crisis.

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'Investment in pay increases'

However, e-commerce company has repeatedly claimed that it is supporting employees, helping customers, aiding community relief, and furring research during COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, Amazon anunced that company has hired 100,000 employees within a month in full and part-time jobs across operations.

It boasted about continued investment in pay increases and expect to spend over $500 million to increase ws during this unprecedented time. It furr ded that company will continue to invest in safety, pay, and benefits.

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United States has reported nearly 800,000 coronavirus cases and more than 42,000 deaths, highest in world. According to latest report, nearly 2.5 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed worldwide with over 171,200 deaths, overwhelming health care facilities across globe.

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(Inputs from ANI/Im credit: AP)