Amazon workers begin three days of strike action in Coventry

GMB union workers at the company’s Coventry site will down tools for three days from today.

Strike action will take place on Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 February, with over 1000 workers expected to take part.

This marks the first three days in a a fresh wave of industrial action after workers voted overwhelmingly to back an extension of strikes earlier this year.

UK Amazon workers have now taken over 30 days of industrial action in their fight for £15 and union rights at the retail giant.

Amanda Gearing, GMB Senior Organiser, said: “The campaign to win £15 an hour and union rights at Amazon is growing stronger every day.

“This will mark the start of months of industrial chaos and Amazon is fast running out of options.

“It’s time for Amazon to listen to our members, it’s time for £15”.

The company has told us it regularly reviews pay to ensure it's competitive and it's increased by 20% in the last two years.

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