Thursday, 10 July, 2025
Unions Warn Prime Day Rush Puts European Amazon Workers Under “Dehumanizing” Strain

Amazon warehouse employees in Poland, Germany, and France report being "dehumanised" and overburdened during Prime Day (July 8–11), with relentless AI-driven targets, extended hours, and heat-impacted shifts raising injury risks. Despite Amazon’s $2 b safety investment and a 34% drop in serious injuries since 2019, unions say the pace—where workers skip breaks and feel like replaceable numbers—demands sustainable workplace reforms.
Read full story at Economic Times