Amazon workers strike at seven U.S. locations, alleging unfair treatment | CBC News
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"[Amazon] pretends there isn't a quota system, but there's a rigorous quota system that pushes people beyond their real physical limits in an unnatural way," said Jordan Soreff, who delivers about 300 packages a day for Amazon. "The more you do, the more you're expected to do." This quote highlights the intense pressure employees feel due to Amazon's quotas, which can lead to health issues as they are pushed to perform at unsustainable levels.
Workers want Amazon to negotiate and acknowledge the immense pressure to meet demands that threaten their physical health, indicating a pressing need for labor reform within the company. While the company claims to provide competitive wages, the reality of their work environment presents a conflict between speed and employee wellbeing.
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