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business1 year ago•2 min saved

"Senate Probe Links Amazon Prime Day to Spike in Worker Injuries"

A Senate probe has found that Amazon's Prime Day is a significant cause of worker injuries, with internal data showing nearly 45 injuries per 100 workers during the event. The report criticizes Amazon for understaffing during peak periods, endangering workers. Amazon disputes the findings, citing improvements in safety and reduced injury rates since 2019. The company faces ongoing scrutiny and investigations over its workplace safety practices.

via NBC News|

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business1 year ago•2 min saved

"Senate Probe Links Amazon Prime Day to Spike in Worker Injuries"

A Senate probe has found that Amazon's Prime Day significantly contributes to worker injuries, with internal data showing nearly half of warehouse workers were injured during the event. The investigation highlights understaffing and increased workloads as key issues, despite Amazon's claims of safety improvements and reduced injury rates. The company faces ongoing scrutiny and regulatory investigations over its workplace safety practices.

via CNBC|

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business2 years ago•2 min saved

Bernie Sanders Launches Investigation into Amazon's Labor and Safety Practices.

Senator Bernie Sanders has announced an investigation into Amazon's warehouse safety practices, citing a recent report that found injury rates at Amazon warehouses in the US are higher than at similar facilities. Amazon has invested over $1bn to improve safety since 2019 and reduced injuries in the US by 23% in that time. The Senate investigation follows increased scrutiny over Amazon's treatment of workers since the pandemic, including walkouts, regulatory investigations, and a push by workers to unionise at several US warehouses.

via BBC|

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