Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims

Published On Dec 16, 2024, 6:00 AM

A recent Senate committee report led by Senator Bernie Sanders has revealed high injury rates at Amazon warehouses linked to strict production quotas. The report indicates that while Amazon has denied using strict quotas, internal documents show that safety personnel recommended easing these quotas in order to reduce injuries, but executives rejected these suggestions due to performance concerns. Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, dismissed the report, claiming it was based on outdated information and false narratives.

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