Amazon has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding alleged hazardous workplace conditions at several of its facilities. The settlement requires Amazon to pay a $145,000 penalty and implement company-wide ergonomic measures to reduce the risk of worker injuries. OSHA will also continue to inspect the facilities for the next two years.
This settlement resolves ergonomic-related citations against Amazon but does not affect a separate investigation into allegations of concealed workplace injuries. Amazon has denied these charges.
In related news, Amazon is facing worker strikes at multiple facilities across the United States. Organized by the Teamsters union, the strikes involve concerns over working conditions, wages, and benefits. The union had called on Amazon to agree to contract negotiations by December 15th, but the company failed to meet this deadline.
The strikes have led to disruptions at Amazon facilities, with reports of police intervention at some locations. The Teamsters union has attributed potential holiday delivery delays to Amazon’s insatiable greed and refusal to negotiate with workers.
These developments highlight ongoing concerns about worker safety and labor practices at Amazon. The settlement with OSHA and the worker strikes underscore the challenges Amazon faces in addressing these issues and maintaining a positive relationship with its workforce.