Amazon workers worldwide are set to stage protests during Black Friday shopping weekend, marking the fifth consecutive year of coordinated action against the e-commerce giant.
The campaign, dubbed "Make Amazon Pay Day," will see employees from more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, India, and England, participating in strikes from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The protests coincide with one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
Workers are voicing concerns about wages and what they describe as "exploitation and corporate intimidation." The coordinated effort is being orchestrated by UNI Global Union and Progressive International, with support from various labor unions, anti-poverty organizations, and garment worker rights groups.
Amazon has responded by challenging the protests' legitimacy, stating that organizers are "intentionally misleading" and promoting a "false narrative" about the company's practices.
The impact of these protests remains unclear, as the exact number of participating workers has not been confirmed. Amazon has not disclosed whether the strikes will affect its operations during the critical holiday shopping period.
Despite ongoing labor disputes, Amazon's market performance remains strong. The company's stock has seen a 37% increase this year, trading at $205.74 per share, with JPMorgan Chase recently naming it their top stock pick for the holiday season.
The recurring nature of these protests highlights persistent tensions between Amazon and its workforce, even as the company continues to dominate global e-commerce.
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