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Amazonians United, a group of Amazon employee advocates around the US, won paid time off for part-time logistics workers in the midst the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon has also said it will raise pay for warehouse workers and delivery drivers by $2 per hour through April. For several weeks, the Amazonians United group has been calling for improved working conditions and paid time off using petitions and walkouts, including actions by groups in the Sacramento, Chicago, and New York areas.

Date:
March 22, 2020
Workers involved:
251
Type of collective action:
Open Letter, Strike
Struggle:
Pay And Benefits, Working Conditions
Companies involved:
Amazon
Employment type(s):
Blue Collar Workers, Inhouse Workers
Location(s):
Staten Island New York City New York Usa
Online:
Yes
Tag(s):
Coronavirus

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