German trade union Verdi has called on members to go on strike at five Amazon distribution centres across Germany on Black Friday, it said in a statement.
Because of the high demand for Black Friday deals, the day is frequently one of the most profitable for online merchants like Amazon.
“Amazon employees have decided to rename Black Friday ‘Make Amazon Pay Day,'” said Silke Zimmer, Verdi’s governing board member for retail.
Work will be halted beginning with Thursday’s night shift and continuing through Friday, according to the union, as part of a dispute that began in 2013 over Amazon’s unwillingness to acknowledge industry-wide pay agreements.
According to an Amazon spokeswoman, participation in the strike was modest, and the great majority of colleagues were working as usual, ensuring that customers’ items were delivered on time.
According to Verdi, the affected centres are in Koblenz, Leipzig, Rheinberg, Dortmund, and Bad Hersfeld.
The US company has consistently asserted that its compensation, perks, and career chances are “excellent.”
