A series of Reveal investigations has shown that Amazon’s injury rates have been far worse than the national average for the warehousing industry.
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Posted inInequality, Worked Over
Federal judge sides with Reveal, ruling injury and illness data is public
The decision has far reaching implications and could force the federal government to release tens of thousands of workplace injury reports.
Posted inCOVID-19
Dozens of grocery store workers have died. Here’s what workers say their employers did wrong.
Policies incentivized sick and vulnerable workers to report for duty. Masks and gloves were forbidden. Confusion reigned within chains.
Posted inBehind the Smiles
It’s like ‘having a dealer teach you how to count cards’ – OSHA whistleblower speaks out about Amazon
In late 2017, as Indiana geared up to bid for Amazon’s new headquarters location, an Amazon warehouse worker near Indianapolis was fatally injured.
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‘That should not be happening’ – Amazon warehouses’ serious injury rates more than double industry average
This year, Amazon rolled out one-day delivery on selected items. The convenience is alluring, but what is the true cost of speedy shipping?
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Amazon: Behind the Smiles
Shop. Click. The next day, your purchase is on your doorstep. Amazon changed the face of shopping, but at a surprisingly high cost to its workers.
Posted inInequality, Uncategorized, Workers’ Rights
Goodyear statement: ‘We fell short’ on safety at plants
“Over the past two years, we fell short of our own expectations for safety, and we mourn the loss of valued coworkers,” a Goodyear spokeswoman said.
Posted inAccountability, Inequality, The Trump Era
Lawmakers call on Acosta to address Latino workplace deaths
Trump administration rollbacks of workplace rules endanger the lives of immigrant workers, Democratic senators say.
Posted inAccountability, Contract with Danger
Congress kills rule forcing contractors to disclose safety problems
Companies vying for federal contracts will not be required to disclose serious workplace safety violations after the Senate narrowly voted to overturn one of former President Barack Obama’s executive orders.
Posted inWorked Over, Workers’ Rights
OSHA requires companies to report injuries
Thousands of employers in hazardous industries will be required to submit injury and illness information that federal workplace safety officials will make available online, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.