Amazon workers will hold global protests on Black Friday, Cyber Monday – Washington Examiner
Amazon workers across 20 countries, including the U.S. and the U.K., are planning to strike or protest on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of the “Make Amazon Pay” campaign. This movement aims to highlight poor working conditions and is set to take place for the fifth consecutive year. Organizers, including Christy Hoffman from UNI Global Union and the grassroots group Progressive International, emphasize the need for fair treatment, respect for workers’ rights, and the necessity of a united front against Amazon’s perceived abuse of power. Protests and strikes are planned in various countries, with at least six Amazon sites in Germany expected to halt operations. The demonstrations reflect a growing worker’s movement advocating for justice and union representation despite Amazon’s efforts to prevent organization among its employees.
Amazon workers will hold global protests on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Amazon workers in 20 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are planning to strike or protest on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of “Make Amazon Pay” demonstrations.
The demonstrations are a way for employees to protest poor working conditions. This is the fifth year in a row that Amazon workers have pushed back against the company.
“We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all. ‘Make Amazon Pay Day’ is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon’s abuse of power,” said Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global Union, one of the “Make Amazon Pay” organizers.
The grassroots activist group Progressive International is another organizer of the movement. According to the labor groups, demonstrations will occur in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, and Turkey among other places.
At least six Amazon locations in Germany will halt production as employees go on strike. Rallies can be expected in New Delhi as hundreds of workers come together to demand better working conditions.
“Jeff Bezos’s company has spent untold millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers’ desire for justice — for union representation — can’t be stopped,” Hoffman said. “We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all. ‘Make Amazon Pay Day’ is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon’s abuse of power.”
In a statement to NBC, Amazon spokeswoman Eileen Hards said, “These groups represent a variety of interests, and while we’re always listening and looking at ways to improve, we remain proud of the competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and engaging, safe work experience we provide our teams.”
It’s not yet clear how many Amazon workers in the U.S. will participate in the “Make Amazon Pay” demonstrations, but worldwide, over 80 unions, civil society organizations, environmentalists, and tax watchdog firms will be represented.
Amazon is projected to generate $112 billion in e-commerce sales this holiday season, while Walmart is projected to reach $22 million and Apple is estimated to gain $12 billion, according to Statista.
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