Worldwide Strike: Amazon Faces Protest in 20 Countries During Black Friday

Amazon workers across the U.S., U.K., Germany, and 17 other countries are gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

But not for the shopping blitz.

They’re preparing for protests under the “Make Amazon Pay” banner.

And their workers have unified all across the world and are going to strike on Black Friday, as well as Cyber Monday.

How will this lack of thousands, possibly millions, of employees affect their operation?

They’ve protested before.

But something in the air is different this time. More and more people are pushing back against this giant.

🌍 Amazon workers in 20+ countries to strike during Black Friday weekend. Demands: fair pay, union rights & climate action. #MakeAmazonPay #WorkersRights pic.twitter.com/ZJ14huyQhZ

— Geopolitica Quotidiana (@EnzoDeCost) November 27, 2024

Washington Examiner reports:

Amazon workers in 20 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are planning to strike or protest on Black Friday and Cyber Monday as part of “Make Amazon Pay” demonstrations.

The demonstrations are a way for employees to protest poor working conditions. This is the fifth year in a row that Amazon workers have pushed back against the company.

“We stand united in demanding that Amazon treat its workers fairly, respect fundamental rights, and stop undermining the systems meant to protect us all. ‘Make Amazon Pay Day’ is becoming a global act of resistance against Amazon’s abuse of power,” said Christy Hoffman, general secretary of UNI Global Union, one of the “Make Amazon Pay” organizers.

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., Germany, France, Japan, Brazil, and Turkey among other places.

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.

“Jeff Bezos’s company has spent untold millions to stop workers from organizing, but the strikes and protests happening around the world show that workers’ desire for justice — for union representation — can’t be stopped,” Hoffman said.

Massive Strike Just STARTED….. Prepare for Disruptionshttps://t.co/wW6RcFburp

An Amazon strike just started this Thanksgiving weekend and during Black Friday that will cause disruptions to orders and the supply chain. Amazon prime deliveries could be delayed or canceled. pic.twitter.com/nFU8ef1wMD

— JohnTitor17 (@JTitor17) November 27, 2024