Amazon's decision to raise pay by 9.8% for UK employees marks a notable shift after a series of strikes aimed at improving working conditions and pay negotiations.
A GMB organiser criticized Amazon's pay increase as 'too little, too late,' emphasizing that the move is a reaction to sustained worker protests over harsh working environments and low pay.
The company's management claims to have invested £550 million in employee pay improvements since 2022, highlighting the provision of benefits like subsidised meals and discounts.
Employee strikes in Coventry have focused on a demand for a minimum wage of £15 an hour, alongside calls for direct negotiations with management about working conditions.
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