This year marks the fifth year that workers have tried to “pay Amazon” through protests.
Amazon employees have announced a global strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. The Hill reported it.
The strike called Let’s make Amazon pay organized by the labor unions UNI Global Union and Progressive International. It starts on November 29 and runs through Monday, December 2, which is usually a very busy time for the company’s online retail business with a lot of sales.
The strike seeks to hold the company accountable for what organizers describe as labor rights violations, “environmental damage and a threat to democracy.”
According to the union organization, thousands of demonstrators in more than 20 countries are planning to participate in the strike. The campaign will bring together more than 80 trade unions and human rights groups. Protests are planned in many cities, including France. Thousands of workers in Germany will protest in addition to hundreds in New Delhi.
It is noted that this year marks the fifth year that workers have tried to “pay Amazon” through protests.
UNI Globe general secretary Christy Hoffman said Amazon’s “constant search for profit” comes at the expense of its workers, economy and democracy.
“Company owner Jeff Bezos has spent countless millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show workers’ desire for justice, Hoffman said.
The strike could cause delays in the delivery of holiday gifts to customers.
In this regard, Amazon spokeswoman Eileen Hards said that “in fact, at Amazon, we provide high salaries, great benefits and great opportunities.”
We remind you that Boeing workers ended their strike, achieving a wage increase of 38%.
It was earlier reported that Nigeria was left without electricity due to a trade union strike.
Source: korrespondent
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