Amazon's July Prime Days drive substantial revenue increases, attracting new subscribers and generating $14.2 billion last year alone. However, the event places immense strain on the 1.5 million workers in the U.S., who face extended shifts, overtime, and heightened injury risks. Incidents of serious injuries at warehouses surged 35 percent during the last Prime Day. Workers are subjected to Mandatory Extra Time (MET), disrupting their personal lives and contributing to the overall deterioration of working conditions.
"It's not uncommon for there to be a parade of ambulances leaving JFK8, especially during Prime week and peak season, when safety just goes out the window," Tristian Martinez noted.
"Amazon can’t quadruple output without burdening the workers who pick, sort, package, and deliver the goods, resulting in increased injuries and hospitalizations."
"They just push and push you," said Tristian Martinez, highlighting the grueling demands placed on workers during the high-traffic Prime Day period.
"The hellacious schedule wrecks family and leisure time for workers during the sale, leaving a lasting mark on many due to the imposed Mandatory Extra Time (MET) schedule."
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