News / Amazon staff in 20 countries set for 'Black Friday/Cyber Monday' strikes

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Strikes at Amazon facilities across six continents are set to cause chaos over the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend.

Amazon staff in more than 20 countries, including in major cities across Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Turkey, the UK and US, are seeking improved pay, better working conditions and rights to unionise.

Christy Hoffman, general secretary of the UNI Global Union, said: “Amazon’s relentless pursuit of profit comes at a cost to workers, the environment and democracy,” ...