Help win decent conditions in Amazon
by Mehak Dugal
 
ITUC and individual unions have been campaigning for better pay and working conditions for Amazon staff – including adequate breaks and an end to excessive workplace surveillance.
ITUC and individual unions have been campaigning for better pay and working conditions for Amazon staff – including adequate breaks and an end to excessive workplace surveillance.

The world's largest trade union federation is calling on Amazon’s incoming chief Andy Jassy to improve workplace policies and conditions after former boss Jeff Bezos stepped down from his leadership role last week.

 

And the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) wants you to add your voice by signing its online petition.

 

ITUC and individual unions have been campaigning for better pay and working conditions for Amazon staff – including adequate breaks and an end to excessive workplace surveillance.

 

ITUC says Amazon needs to put a stop to “brutal” productivity quotas and call time on the practice of punishing workers for taking too long on tasks.

 

It also wants respect for workplace democracy and unionisation in the company, which has engaged in sophisticated staff intimidation campaigns in the face of union campaigns.

 

The new Amazon CEO has the chance to change Amazon’s reputation by changing the policies and practices above to demonstrate greater respect for its workers, it says.

 

Sign the petition HERE. 

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