The tech giant reports rising revenues but denies profiting from the Covid-19 crisis
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It has also pledged to spend at least $4bn in this quarter — its entire expected operating profit — on coronavirus mitigation efforts, including relief contributions and funding research. “Its sheer size justifies the scrutiny,” said Dania Rajendra of the activist group Athena, a coalition which is focused on Amazon’s corporate activity and treatment of workers.
“It’s a minority going on strike but the sentiment represents thousand if not hundreds of thousands,” said Steve Smith of the California Labor Federation. New York state attorney-general Letitia James called Amazon “disgraceful” for firing a warehouse employee who led a worker protest over safety. Amazon said the employee refused to quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19.
Levandowski said that Amazon already provides what many unions have been seeking, including a high base wage, health benefits and career opportunities.
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