Amazon workers in Tilbury protest low pay rise
Steve Garelick
Amazon offers workers a pay rise of 35p an hour. Workers stage protest against the low pay rise.
Where: Tilbury, Essex
The Facts
Hundreds of Amazon workers in Tilbury, UK have staged a protest against a low pay rise offer of 35 pence an hour.
The union is seeking a two-pound an hour rise to cope with the inflation crisis and to better compensate for the challenges of the role.
GMB Regional Organizer Steve Garelick stated, “Amazon withdrawal of labour still ongoing at Tilbury Uk this morning. @GMBLondonRegion @GMB_union will support members at the site on any disciplinary resulting from these actions a 35p per hour pay increase is a pittance.”
Strikes at Amazon warehouses over pay and conditions have become relatively common occurrences.
If the protests continue, Amazon deliveries could face delays.
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