Activists unveil anti-Bezos banner ahead of Amazon billionaire’s Venice wedding
‘Jeff Bezos is the second-richest man in the world yet is reported to pay a 1.1% true tax rate.’
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Campaigners protest Amazon’s tax record with spoof ads mocking Katy Perry space flight
‘If you can afford to send Katy Perry to space, you can afford to pay more taxes’
Amazon workers win full pay during warehouse closures
‘Now Amazon bosses have been left red faced as workers have forced them to end […] unfair employment practises.’
Amazon executives squirm over questions about worker injuries at select committee
‘Most employers don’t have to call ambulance 1,400 times in five years’
#MakeAmazonPay campaign builds momentum on Black Friday weekend
“Over 40% of Amazon warehouse workers are injured during peak season. Jeff Bezos is worth $228 billion. Their bodies, his bank account. It’s time to #MakeAmazonPay.”
Amazon slammed for ‘pressuring’ workers to cancel union membership as it beats back union bid
Amazon now faces an outstanding legal challenge – known as an Inducement Claim – for pressuring workers into cancelling their union membership during the ballot period.
‘Huge anger’ fuels Amazon workers Black Friday strike announcement
Exclusive interview with GMB organiser, on workers ‘anger’ and ‘frustration’ following Amazon pay rise
How striking workers shut down an Amazon warehouse
Powerful picket line saw day shifts ended early and night shifts cancelled
Amazon strikes escalate as second warehouse votes to walk out
“A game changing moment in the campaign”
Amazon strikes hit Prime week as union membership passes 900
GMB organiser on watching the movement grow – ‘it’s been absolutely amazing’