The Green Party Trade Union group sends its support to the Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry

The Green Party Trade Union group sends its support to the Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry who have announced the first strike at Amazon in the UK on 25 January 2023

The strikers, organised through the GMB*, are calling for a for £15 a hour wage , having been initially offered 50p by Amazon, a hugely profitable and powerful company.

Amazon’s profits have come at the expense of damage to smaller local businesses, communities and the environment but they are also built on the exploitation of its workers.

As one Amazon worker pointed out: ‘Everyone is aware of how much Amazon made during the pandemic - that was from us grafting.’ (https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-amazon-worker-says-hundreds-26001650)

Picket lines will take place for 24 hours to ensure all shifts are covered and a rally of support 6-8pm at Sayer Drive Coventry CV5 9PF. Please bring Banners.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gmb-are-standing-with-amazon-workers https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/amazon-workers-announce-strike-date

https://www.gmb.org.uk/campaign/make-work-better-amazon

Email: press.office@gmb.org.uK

* The GMB is a general trade union in the United Kingdom