Concerns raised over Amazon warehouse injuries

A liberty of facts ask for by the union observed that amongst 2016 and 2019, 622 incidents or near misses had been reported to the Wellness and Protection Executive.

The union is contacting for a parliamentary enquiry into what it sees as worsening disorders at the warehouses.

Jack Dromey, MP for Birmingham Erdington, stated: “In my 30 a long time in the earth of function I simply cannot don’t forget any firm clock up so a lot of accidents to its workers. I have been within the big Rugeley depot and listened to first-hand from frightened workers of the seventy seven significant incidents in Rugeley alone […] Amazon proprietor, the American billionaire, Jeff Bezos, ought to be named to account by Parliament for his steps.”

Lisa Nandy, MP for Wigan and a contender for the management of the Labour social gathering, informed The Guardian: “The warehouse accidents suffered by Amazon workers are outside of appalling. I stand all set, if and when Amazon’s workers acquire strike action and protest, I will be there with them.”

A spokesman for Amazon informed the BBC: ”Amazon is a safe position to function. Nevertheless once again, our critics feel identified to paint a bogus photograph of what it’s like to function for Amazon. They repeat the exact sensationalised allegations time and time once again.

“Our doorways are open to the public, to politicians, and without a doubt to everyone who really wishes to see the present day, innovate and, most importantly, safe atmosphere we supply to our individuals.” Amazon has been functioning tv commercials applying warehouse employees to highlight a content doing the job atmosphere.”