New Jersey urged to enforce ‘code of conduct’ for Amazon workers
by Lauren Aratani in Newark, New Jersey from Technology | The Guardian on (#44WAH)
Report details dangerous and unstable work conditions in dozens of warehouse distribution centers for Amazon and other retailers
A coalition of labor advocacy groups is pushing New Jersey to enforce a "code of conduct" for warehouse workers at Amazon and other major online retailers, which includes a minimum wage, stabilized work hours and the right to unionise.
A report released on Wednesday by Warehouse Workers Stand Up, details the dangerous and unstable work conditions that exist in dozens of New Jersey warehouse distribution centers for Amazon and other retailers including Costco, Office Depot and Macy's.
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