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MN Amazon workers pushed to the boiling point

MN Amazon workers pushed to the boiling point

September 2, 2019 Posted by Ryan McCanna

Amazon employees at the fulfillment center in Shakopee, MN went on strike on July 15th to protest unfair working conditions and demand changes. July 15th was Prime Day, the company’s most important day of the year. Even in a downpour of rain, the protests persisted. But was it worth the cost?

Amazon Fulfillment Centers’ appalling working conditions have raised national and international attention. Locally, union representatives and community organizations joined the rally. National representatives, news outlets, television hosts, and even political parties also joined the workers in their protest.

What were the main complaints?

It’s hard to imagine an area at Amazon where workers do not want improvements. Minnesota workers are no exception. The following are just a few of the most notable complaints workers have at the Shakopee location:

  • Unfairly strict and dangerously exhausting conditions.
  • Insufficient protected areas for religious midday worship.
  • 30-minute non-relaxing breaks that count against an employee.
  • Posted police officers on July 15th to intimidate workers not to join the strike.
  • Feelings of dehumanization.
  • Unrealistic daily output goals.
  • Denying workers’ compensation for injuries sustained on the job.

With Minnesota’s close connections to historic labor movements and one of the largest Somali populations in the western hemisphere, it’s no wonder Minnesota workers took up protest. Dangerous working conditions are not acceptable in Minnesota.

What can you do about a dangerous working condition?

Whenever a company get away with keeping dangerous working conditions, it emboldens others and endangers workers everywhere. It is essential that workers attempt to report safety concerns through the proper channels.

That may be an OSHA or Union representative, a corporate headquarters, or with legal help. If you’re injured on the job, always report your injury. Most companies will try to take steps to make the workplace safer. If they deny you compensation, explore your legal options today.

 

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