Black Friday Protests Target Amazon Over Worker Treatment
As Amazon prepares for a major shopping event, a global coalition of unions, tech workers, and human rights groups is organizing strikes and protests in over 30 countries as part of the “Make Amazon Pay” campaign. The campaign accuses Amazon of exacerbating inequality, undermining democratic rights, and contributing to environmental harm. This year’s demonstrations will address the company’s expanding influence, including its involvement in logistics, cloud services, and political lobbying, while highlighting issues such as harsh working conditions and environmental impacts. Protests are planned worldwide, and the campaign demands that Amazon fairly compensate workers, pay taxes, and address the environmental damage caused by its operations.
John Q. Hosedrinker