Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., informed Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on June 20 that the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), which Sanders chairs, has begun an investigation into the labor conditions of Amazon's warehouses. We've gathered articles on the news from SHRM Online and other media outlets.
Letter to Amazon CEO
In a letter to Jassy, Sanders asked for information about the company's "systematically underreported" injury rates, employee turnover, productivity targets and adherence to federal and safety recommendations. Sanders cited a recent report compiled by labor unions using federal data that found Amazon's serious-injury rate was double the warehouse industry average in 2021.
Steve Kelly, an Amazon spokesman, said the company was in the early stages of reviewing Sanders' letter. He said that Amazon has recorded a 23 percent reduction in injuries since 2019 and that Amazon's critics splice the data "to suit their narrative."
(The Washington Post)
Inadequate Medical Attention Alleged
"The company's quest for profits at all costs has led to unsafe physical environments, intense pressure to work at unsustainable rates, and inadequate medical attention for tens of thousands of Amazon workers every year," Sanders wrote.
Kelly said the company reviewed the letter and strongly disagreed with Sanders' assertions.
(CNN)
OSHA Citations
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