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To: Amazon CEO, Andy Jassy
Amazon Workers Deserve Safe Workplaces
In August 2023 an Amazon warehouse worker was struck on the head by a falling computer desk. He was nauseous and dizzy, but the on-site medical unit only gave him aspirin and ice – so he had to visit an urgent care facility on his own.
It’s an extreme example of a really common problem for Amazon workers. Amazon's warehouses have been reported to have injury rates nearly double those of similar facilities. In 2020, Amazon reported 6.5 injuries per 100 full-time employees, while Walmart reported only 3 per 100.
Amazon’s profit in 2023 was $30,400,000,000. Their CEO was paid $29,200,000 for a single year’s work. These are profits built on the back of high risk workplaces, and it’s unacceptable that Amazon refuses to spend what’s needed to fix it.
Why is this important?
More than 40% of Amazon workers reported being injured on the job in a survey the same year those profits were made, with the number increasing to over 50% for those employed more than three years. A Senate investigation even found that Amazon workers were nearly twice as likely to be injured compared to workers at other warehouses in the industry!
These statistics reveal a damning pattern of workplace injuries at Amazon facilities. The high frequency of lifting heavy items, long hours, and awkward bending and twisting contribute to significant risks of low back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.
We cannot stand by while workers face such hazardous conditions. It's imperative that Amazon's leadership addresses these safety concerns.
Sign this petition urging Amazon CEO Andy Jassy to take immediate action to improve safety standards in Amazon warehouses and improve working conditions for all Amazon employees.
