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A Senate report led by Sen. Bernie Sanders claims Amazon's Prime Day significantly increases injury rates among warehouse workers, citing internal data and employee interviews. The report criticizes Amazon's safety practices and alleges underreporting of injuries. Amazon disputes these findings, highlighting its safety improvements and cooperation with the investigation.
The French Data Protection Authority has fined Amazon's French warehouse operator €32 million for using an "excessively intrusive" surveillance system to track its workers' activities, including recording periods of inactivity and task completion times. The regulator found the system to be "excessive" and in breach of EU data protection law, leading to the imposition of the fine. Amazon has stated its disagreement with the ruling and reserved the right to file an appeal, while also making adjustments to the surveillance system in response to the regulator's concerns.
An Amazon warehouse in New York allowed employees to write a letter to the company's mascot, Peccy, if they were facing financial hardship during the holidays, with select employees having "some" of their wishes fulfilled. However, the initiative was criticized by at least one employee who argued that higher wages were needed instead. Amazon defended the initiative as a "well-intentioned holiday-giving initiative" but apologized to anyone who found it offensive. Warehouse employees have long complained about low wages and demanding working conditions at Amazon.
Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers in the U.S. for the holiday season and is increasing the average hourly pay for warehouse and delivery employees. The company aims to meet the surge in demand during the peak shopping season and is offering sign-on bonuses and hourly wages ranging from $17 to $28. The average hourly pay for warehouse and delivery workers will now be $20.50, up from $19. This move comes as Amazon faces labor tensions and criticism over its warehouse injury record.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis firmly rejects Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, stating that the winner is determined by the inauguration ceremony. The head of the American Library Association, Emily Drabinski, addresses backlash over a tweet referring to herself as a "Marxist lesbian," as conservative lawmakers push to defund the organization. Safety regulations for warehouse workers are lagging, leaving them vulnerable to dangerous heat conditions. Delays in the federal workers' compensation program are causing injured employees to experience prolonged medical care, potentially leading to long-term disabilities. "Barbie" is set to surpass $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors.
Walmart has laid off around 2,000 warehouse workers across the country, as the company looks to consolidate its distribution network. The move comes as Walmart is investing heavily in its e-commerce operations to compete with Amazon. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the job market, with many companies cutting jobs due to automation and other cost-saving measures.