Plans are underway for Amazon employees, along with supporters, to organize a global strike during one of the company’s busiest shopping periods, spanning Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
The initiative, branded as “Make Amazon Pay,” is spearheaded by UNI Global Union and Progressive International. Scheduled to start on Friday and continue through Monday, the protest aligns with a critical time for online shopping fueled by extensive sales promotions.
As the “Make Amazon Pay” campaign enters its fifth year, demonstrators unite to challenge the corporate giant’s treatment of employees
Organizers aim to hold Amazon accountable for alleged labor violations, environmental harm, and perceived risks to democratic systems. They report that thousands of demonstrators across more than 20 nations are expected to join the strike, with support from over 80 trade unions and advocacy organizations.
Planned actions include protests in cities such as Paris and New Delhi, with substantial participation anticipated in Germany and other countries. The campaign, now in its fifth year, seeks to amplify workers’ demands for fair treatment and accountability, according to the group behind the strike.
Christy Hoffman, General Secretary of UNI Global Union, criticized Amazon’s profit-driven practices, arguing that they harm employees, economic systems, and democratic values. Hoffman also highlighted Amazon’s huge spending to deter union efforts but asserted that workers’ push for justice and union representation remains resilient.
Reports from ABC News suggest the strike may disrupt holiday package deliveries. In response, Amazon defended its labor practices, dismissing the claims as misleading. Company spokesperson Eileen Hards stated, “The fact is at Amazon we provide great pay, great benefits, and great opportunities,” while accusing the organizers of promoting a false narrative.
