{"id":8569,"date":"2024-11-29T17:04:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=8569"},"modified":"2024-11-29T17:04:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:04:16","slug":"amazon-workers-plan-strike-from-black-friday-to-cyber-monday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=8569","title":{"rendered":"Amazon workers plan strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-12.jpg 647w, https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-12-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon workers and some allies are planning a worldwide strike during one of the company\u2019s biggest weekends, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strike, called \u201cMake Amazon Pay,\u201d is organized by UNI Global Union and Progressive International. It will begin Friday and run through Monday, typically very busy times for online commerce with the abundance of sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strike seeks to hold the huge company accountable for what organizers describe as labor abuses, \u201cenvironmental degradation and threats to democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the organizing union, thousands of demonstrators in more than 20 countries are planning to participate in the strike. The campaign will unite more than 80 trade unions and advocacy groups. Protests are planned for multiple cities, including some in France. Thousands of workers in Germany will be protesting, in addition to hundreds in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year marks the fifth year that workers are looking to \u201cMake Amazon Pay,\u201d through action, the group said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNI Globe Union General Secretary Christy Hoffman said Amazon\u2019s \u201crelentless pursuit of profit\u201d comes at a cost of its human workers, the economy and democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owner Jeff Bezos\u2019s \u201ccompany has spent untold millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers\u2019 desire for justice \u2014 for union representation \u2014 can\u2019t be stopped,\u201d Hoffman said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strike could lead to delays in holiday deliveries for customers, ABC News reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement to the outlet, Amazon defended its treatment of workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis group is being intentionally misleading and continues to promote a false narrative,\u201d Amazon spokesperson Eileen Hards said to ABC. \u201cThe fact is at Amazon we provide great pay, great benefits, and great opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon workers and some allies are planning a worldwide strike during one of the company\u2019s biggest weekends, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. 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