Amazon: in the US, unprecedented events on Prime Days

In seven different cities, protests began yesterday. Among the protesters are a good number of Amazon employees ... stack on the occasion of Prime Days. 

Their claims mainly concern their working conditions as well as Amazon 's links with the federal deportation agencies.

A petition signed by more than 250,000 people at Jeff Bezos's home

On the occasion of the annual Prime Days, Amazon employees demonstrated against their employer, accompanied by immigrants and activists. On Monday, they went to the home of Jeff Bezos, Manhattan, to file a petition signed by more than 250,000 people, asking that Amazon cuts the bridges with government agencies in charge of evictions.

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Among their demands, activists highlight the fact that the online business giant should not benefit from this annual sale even as its employees are fighting for better working conditions. 

In addition, they also want Amazon to separate from government organizations involved in the search and expulsion of migrants. Because the e-commerce platform has important databases that record a large amount of personal information communicated to government organizations seeking and expelling migrants.

A strike that will not change much for Amazon

Amazon is at its fifth annual Prime Days event. The principle is simple: to offer important promotions to its Premium customers and encourage other followers of Amazon to take the step of the subscription. 

If in 2018, this event has brought the company more than $ 4 billion, this year it is jostled by the strike of many employees. First, it concerns the employees of the Shakopee Amazon Center who left their jobs for six hours yesterday to demand better working conditions. 

In addition, these employees were joined by company executives who made the trip to support them. However, even if the protesters who left their posts, Amazon will be able to stay the course. To really make an impact, it would be necessary for several Amazon centers to see their employees go on strike at the same time. 

Still, these events could mark a turning point for Amazon employees in the future. Indeed, actions have also been observed in Germany and Poland. 

So, is there a reaction from Amazon that responds favorably to employees, in your opinion?