After last year’s hurricane, the US government Amazon launched an investigation against the company due to the deaths of six people in its factory. how much protection Amazon provides against severe weather events, and working conditions in the factory has been the subject of discussion.
The investigation initiated by the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Amazon warehouses It will examine the working conditions that have been the subject of debate for many years. Allegedly, six Amazon workers, working in severe weather events He died because he had to.
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Investigation launched into Amazon after suspicious deaths
The US government last year Illinois occurring in the state Amazon workers work in the hurricane He realized he had to. After this hurricane, which killed six workers, it was reported that Amazon’s working conditions will be inspected due to severe weather events.
by the House Oversight and Reform Committee To Amazon CEO Andy Jassysubmitted documents requesting Amazon’s operating conditions regarding severe weather events. According to the claims of the workers, Amazon removed those who did not work because of the hurricane. threatened with dismissal.
It was also stated that Amazon employees who deliver cargo could not leave the job without Amazon’s approval, even if they received a hurricane warning. Carolyn Maloney of the House Oversight and Reform Committee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Cori Bush, the following statement was included in the letter:
“Amazon; We are concerned about recent reports that it may put the health and safety of its workers at risk, including by requiring them to work in hazardous conditions during hurricanes, tornadoes and other severe weather conditions.”
Starting December 10, 2021 in Illinois in the whirlwind strike dozens Amazon employee had reproached the company. It was reported that managers at the factories threatened to fire employees and couriers, and six workers were killed due to the hurricane.
In the letter sent to the CEO of Amazon, “As one of the largest companies in our country, Amazon’s employee safety and it is imperative to avoid practices that may endanger them.
An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that they had received a warning letter from the government, saying:
“Our focus remains on supporting our employees and partners, families who have lost loved ones, the surrounding community, and everyone affected by the tornadoes. We will respond to this letter as appropriate.”
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