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Amazon workers plan strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday

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🗞️ Driving the news: Amazon workers and their allies plan to strike globally from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, one of the retailer's busiest shopping periods
Organized by UNI Global Union and Progressive International, the "Make Amazon Pay" campaign targets the company's labor practices, environmental impact, and alleged anti-union activities

🔭 The context: Demonstrations are set to occur in over 20 countries, including Germany, France, and India, involving more than 80 trade unions and advocacy groups
This marks the fifth year of coordinated strikes against Amazon during the holiday season
Amazon disputes the accusations, asserting it offers competitive pay and benefits

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Organizers claim Amazon's practices contribute to environmental degradation, amplifying concerns about the sustainability of its business model during peak consumerism periods
Strikes highlight the need for accountability in labor and environmental policies

⏭️ What's next: The strikes could disrupt holiday deliveries, testing Amazon's logistics and customer satisfaction during a critical sales period
Workers and unions aim to sustain global pressure for changes to Amazon's practices

💬 One quote: “The strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers’ desire for justice — for union representation — can’t be stopped,” - UNI Global Union General Secretary Christy Hoffman

📈 One stat: Thousands of workers across 20+ countries are expected to participate, supported by more than 80 unions and advocacy groups

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