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News in English (USA) / 16.12.2024 / 22:00

Senate Report Accuses Amazon of Neglecting Worker Safety Amid Productivity Pressures

A recent Senate investigation has unveiled serious allegations against Amazon, claiming that the company has systematically disregarded worker safety in favor of maintaining high productivity levels. The report indicates that Amazon ignored internal warnings and safety studies related to workplace injuries in their warehouses. Senator Bernie Sanders has highlighted that injury rates among warehouse workers at Amazon are significantly worse than the company has disclosed. Furthermore, the Senate probe alleges that Amazon manipulated workplace injury data to project a misleading image of safety. As concerns grow over the working conditions, there are threats of strikes as employees demand better safety measures.
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