{"id":2373976,"date":"2024-11-27T14:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-workers-will-hold-global-protests-on-black-friday-cyber-monday-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T14:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T19:08:59","slug":"amazon-workers-will-hold-global-protests-on-black-friday-cyber-monday-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-workers-will-hold-global-protests-on-black-friday-cyber-monday-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon workers will hold global protests on Black Friday, Cyber Monday &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Famazon-workers-will-hold-global-protests-on-black-friday-cyber-monday-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2373976&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Amazon workers across 20 countries, \u2064including the U.S. and the U.K., are planning to strike \u2063or protest\u200d on Black Friday and Cyber\u2062 Monday\u2064 as \u2064part of \u2062the &#8220;Make Amazon Pay&#8221; campaign. This\u200d movement\u2064 aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">highlight poor working \u200bconditions<\/a> and is set to take place \u200cfor\u200b the fifth consecutive year. Organizers, including Christy Hoffman from UNI Global Union\u200b and the grassroots group\u200d Progressive International, emphasize the need for fair treatment, respect for workers&#8217; rights, \u2062and the necessity of a \u2064united front against Amazon&#8217;s\u2063 perceived \u2062abuse of power. Protests and\u200c strikes are planned in various countries, with at least six\u200d Amazon sites in Germany expected \u200cto halt operations. The \u2064demonstrations reflect a growing worker&#8217;s \u200dmovement advocating\u2062 for justice and union representation despite Amazon&#8217;s efforts to prevent organization\u200b among its\u2062 employees.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Amazon workers will hold global protests on Black Friday and Cyber Monday<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/amazon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Amazon<\/a> workers in 20 countries, including the United States and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">United Kingdom<\/a>, are planning to strike or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/protests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">protest<\/a> on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of &ldquo;Make Amazon Pay&rdquo; demonstrations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Activists rally outside while others deliver &ldquo;Authorization of Representation&rdquo; forms to the National Labor Relations Board in New York, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. (AP Photo\/Seth Wenig)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The demonstrations are a way for employees to protest poor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/another-wave-of-portland-police-quit-amid-massive-spike-in-shootings-and-stabbings-fire-dept-responding-to-10-homeless-tent-fires-a-day\/\" title=\"Another Wave Of Portland Police Quit Amid Massive Spike In Shootings And Stabbings; Fire Dept. Responding To 10+ Homeless Tent Fires A Day\">working conditions<\/a>. This is the fifth year in a row that Amazon workers have pushed back against the company.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all. &lsquo;Make Amazon Pay Day&rsquo; is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon&rsquo;s abuse of power,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/uniglobalunion.org\/news\/map24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a> Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/labor-unions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Union<\/a>, one of the &ldquo;Make Amazon Pay&rdquo; organizers. <\/p>\n<p>The grassroots activist group Progressive International is another organizer of the movement. According to the labor groups, demonstrations will occur in the U.S., U.K., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Germany<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">France<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Japan<\/a>, Brazil, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Turkey<\/a> among other places.<\/p>\n<p>At least six Amazon locations in Germany will halt production as employees go on strike. Rallies can be expected in New Delhi as hundreds of workers come together to demand better working conditions.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeff-bezos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Jeff Bezos<\/a>&rsquo;s company has spent untold millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers&rsquo; desire for justice &mdash; for union representation &mdash; can&rsquo;t be stopped,&rdquo; Hoffman said. &ldquo;We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all. &lsquo;Make Amazon Pay Day&rsquo; is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon&rsquo;s abuse of power.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/business-news\/amazon-workers-20-countries-set-protest-black-friday-cyber-monday-orga-rcna181840#:~:text=In%20a%20statement%2C%20Amazon%20spokeswoman%20Eileen%20Hards%20said%3A%20%E2%80%9CThese%20groups%20represent%20a%20variety%20of%20interests%2C%20and%20while%20we%E2%80%99re%20always%20listening%20and%20looking%20at%20ways%20to%20improve%2C%20we%20remain%20proud%20of%20the%20competitive%20pay%2C%20comprehensive%20benefits%2C%20and%20engaging%2C%20safe%20work%20experience%20we%20provide%20our%20teams.%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">NBC<\/a>, Amazon spokeswoman Eileen Hards said, &ldquo;These groups represent a variety of interests, and while we&rsquo;re always listening and looking at ways to improve, we remain proud of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-blindsided-after-entire-police-force-resigns-in-minnesota-town\/\" title=\"Mayor shocked as entire police force quits in Minnesota town.\">competitive pay<\/a>, comprehensive benefits, and engaging, safe work experience we provide our teams.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s not yet clear how many Amazon workers in the U.S. will participate in the &ldquo;Make Amazon Pay&rdquo; demonstrations, but worldwide, over 80 unions, civil society organizations, environmentalists, and tax watchdog firms will be represented.<\/p>\n<p>Amazon is projected to generate $112 billion in e-commerce sales this holiday season, while Walmart is projected to reach $22 million and Apple is estimated to gain $12 billion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1509572\/top-ecommerce-retailer-holiday-sales\/#:~:text=For%20the%202024%20holiday%20season,Apple's%20online%20sales%20%2D%2012%20billlion.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">according<\/a> to Statista.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon workers plan global protests on Black Friday and Cyber Monday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3427,"featured_media":2373977,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP21298744894934.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4558,3970,5015],"class_list":["post-2373976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-amazon","tag-protests","tag-workers"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/AP21298744894934.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3427"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2373976"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2373980,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2373976\/revisions\/2373980"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2373977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2373976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2373976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2373976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}