A group of 13 attorneys general from US states and territories are calling on Amazon to provide data on the number of workers who have tested positive or have died from the coronavirus.
In the letter, the group acknowledges that Amazon has taken a wide range of steps to better protect workers at its facilities, but “such policies are only as effective as compliance with them” at individual sites.
“Safety is our top priority and we are committed to ensuring a clean and safe workplace,” the spokesperson said. “We’ll continue to invest in safety, pay and benefits for our teams who are playing an invaluable role in getting items to communities around the world.” Tensions have been growing between Amazon and warehouse workers nationwide, as the numbers of confirmed cases and deaths at its facilities have climbed. Warehouse workers haveto put in place greater safety protections, including providing paid sick leave and closing down facilities where there are positive cases for additional cleaning.
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