Amazon employees have staged their first walkout in UK history in a row over pay.
Workers up and down the UK are walking out this month as energy bills rise and theAmazon staff in Coventry have now also voted to walk out in protest against a pay rise the union said is worth 50p an hour.
Stuart Richards, senior organiser of the union GMB, said: ‘Today, Amazon workers in Coventry will make history.‘They’re taking on one of the world’s biggest companies to fight for a decent standard of living.‘After six months of ignoring all requests to listen to workers’ concerns, GMB urges Amazon UK bosses to do the right thing and give workers a proper pay rise.
‘In fact, according to the verified figures, only a fraction of 1% of our UK employees voted in the ballot – and that includes those who voted against industrial action. ‘We appreciate the great work our teams do throughout the year and we’re proud to offer competitive pay which starts at a minimum of between £10.50 and £11.45 per hour, depending on location.‘Employees are also offered comprehensive benefits that are worth thousands more – including private medical insurance, life assurance, subsidised meals and an employee discount, to name a few.’
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