Amazon pressed over coronavirus safety measures by lawmakers led by Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar

Washington Times ^ | 3/27/20 | Andrew Blake

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Amazon faced questions Friday from Capitol Hill over how the online retail giant is protecting workers at its warehouses during the ongoing deadly global coronavirus pandemic.

Sen. Bernard Sanders, Vermont independent, and Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, led a dozen other lawmakers in a letter seeking answers from Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos.

In addition to inquiring in detail about steps Amazon has taken to protect its employees during the pandemic, they asked him to ramp up those efforts to ensure they remain safe.

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“In a recent message to your employees, you recognize the critical work they are doing. You encouraged your employees to take care of themselves, yet you failed to recognize the vital role that Amazon plays in guaranteeing their safety,” the lawmakers wrote.

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“As the world responds to the unfolding COVID-19 crisis, Amazon has become a crucial player in the global supply chain; consumers everywhere are relying on your company to deliver the goods they need during this difficult time,” they wrote. “But as reliance on your businesses grows, so do the demands on your employees, as do the risks they face personally."

“We ask that you intensify your efforts to protect the health and safety of your warehouse workers,” they wrote. “No employee, especially those who work for one of the wealthiest corporations in the world, should be forced to work in unsafe conditions.”

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Ditto...my son works for Amazon, also. He tells us that they are very strict in all respects.