In a show of solidarity, two employee groups at Amazon have come together to organize a corporate walkout, aiming to protest the company’s return-to-office policy and raise concerns about its climate impact. The event took place today in front of Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle, with a live stream on Twitter capturing the speeches of representatives from both groups.
The first point of contention raised by the speakers was Amazon’s policy requiring employees to return to the office for at least three days a week. Several individuals shared personal stories highlighting the advantages of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasized the value of spending more time with their families and eliminating long commutes, which had become a significant burden. These employees expressed frustration over the potential loss of these benefits with the company’s push for a return to the office.
