ADAD“It shows that we’re not only on the right side of history but the right side of the law, too,” Cunningham said. Amazon fired the women last April after they publicly denounced conditions at its warehouses as unsafe during the coronavirus pandemic. ADADThe threat of an unfair labor practices claim comes as Amazon is also fighting an organizing drive in Bessemer, Ala., where pro-union workers have complained about harsh working conditions. The two women were both part of the group Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, which has protested the company’s track record on environmental responsibility. That lead to a 2019 walkout of more than 1,000 workers during the global climate strike.

Source: Washington Post April 05, 2021 20:01 UTC