The union seized on James’ suit, claiming the issues workers face in New York are endemic throughout Amazon’s operations. It’s not that Amazon cannot afford to, but that Amazon doesn’t want to," RWDSU president Stuart Appelbaum said in a statement. Amazon’s filing in New York last week didn’t deter James. In addition to the allegations that Amazon hasn’t complied with workplace safety standards, James also accused the company of retaliating against employees who raised concerns. AD“Amazon’s actions against these visible critics who advocated for Amazon to fully comply with legal health requirements sent a chilling message to other Amazon employees,” the suit alleges.

Source: Washington Post February 17, 2021 03:22 UTC