UK must compel Amazon to improve worker conditions, say unions
by Rob Davies from Technology | The Guardian on (#590ZM)
Government urged to use influence it has through 630m of state contracts with firm
The UK government should use the influence it has over Amazon through 630m of state contracts to compel the company to improve conditions for workers, trade unions have said.
The TUC issued a report criticising Amazon's employment practices on Monday, the eve of Prime Day - an annual event when the online retailer offers deals but that unions have said pushes hardworking staff to their limit and beyond.
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