Amazon workers threaten strikes over virus gear

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Coronavirus: Amazon workers threaten strikes over virus protection

Mr Bezos earlier this month addressed the worries inThe company, which is looking to hire 100,000 more warehouse workers in the US to help address the surge in orders, has also said it would boost pay for warehouse staff around the world, including $2 per hour in the US and £2 per hour in the UK, where staff have been told to work overtime.

The firm earlier faced strikes by workers in France and Italy and has been hit by legal complaints over the issues in Spain,Monday's call for a strike against Instacart The organisation said the firm should provide protective gear, offer hazard pay and extend the pay for those unable to work because of the virus, whether due to a required quarantine or pre-existing condition.

 

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