--- title: "Amazon falls back by strike, protests over European reign during Black Friday Trade" description: "Amazon falls back by strike, protests over European reign during Black Friday Trade" author: "Saumya Mishra" published: 2023-11-26 updated: 2023-11-27 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3577/amazon-falls-back-by-strike-protests-over-european-reign-during-black-friday-trade category: "technology" tags: ["amazon customer service"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # Amazon falls back by strike, protests over European reign during Black Friday Trade - [**Amazon**](https://www.mindstick.com/tag/article/amazon) **employees in several locations across Europe walked out on strike on Black Friday to protest the company's working practices.** - **The strikes were coordinated by the UNI Global Union and took place in over 30 countries.** - **Workers are demanding higher wages and better [working conditions](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42314/why-were-working-conditions-and-salaries-less-than-satisfactory-for-many-people-in-the-late-1800-s).** **Amazon Faces** **Global Workforce** **Protests on Black Friday** On one of the busiest shopping days globally, Amazon grapples with widespread protests staged by employees across Europe, condemning the company's labor practices. Coordinated by **UNI Global Union** under the **'Make Amazon Pay'** campaign, the demonstrations spanned over 30 countries from Black Friday to Monday, challenging the e-commerce giant's policies. [**Black Friday**](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86405/black-friday-is-not-a-festival-know-the-reason-why), renowned for lucrative discounts, has evolved into a [global phenomenon](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/85277/basketball-from-street-game-to-global-phenomenon), aided by Amazon, with this year's holiday sales advertised from November 17 to 27, 2023. ## Germany: Strikes Hit Fulfillment Centers In Germany, the Verdi union reported approximately **2,000** workers striking across six Amazon fulfillment centers. Notably, 500 workers protested in **Rheinberg**, constituting 40% of the workforce, and Leipzig saw nearly 250 workers striking, representing almost 20% of the overall workforce. ## UK Workers Demand Higher Wages Over 200 workers at Amazon's Coventry warehouse in the UK initiated a strike over prolonged pay disputes. Workers, including Nick Henderson, demanded increased wages and better working conditions, advocating for a pay raise to £15 or $18.69 per hour. ![Amazon falls back by strike, protests over European reign during Black Friday Trade](https://www.mindstick.com/usernews/655071/69e2d322-e3ea-4701-bdea-d6f882b500a8/images/97fa597e-bd4d-400a-9ede-6d9264d569e1.jpg) ## Italy, Spain, and France Witness Protests In Italy, the CGIL union reported over 60% of workers at the **Castel San Giovanni warehouse** going on strike, while Amazon contested, stating 86% of workers attended, with no operational impact. Spanish union CCOO called for a one-hour strike on each shift during 'Cyber Monday.' In France, anti-[globalization](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/130/globalization-in-dot-net) [organization](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100623/what-is-the-role-of-the-world-health-organization-in-global-health) Attac protested at Amazon's parcel lockers, labeling Black Friday a 'celebration of overproduction and overconsumption.' Amidst the global unrest, Amazon reassured timely Black Friday deliveries and asserted minimal disruption, emphasizing fair wages and starting salaries exceeding **€14 ($15.27)** an hour. The protests underscore [escalating tensions](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/114834/how-are-major-powers-responding-to-escalating-tensions-in-the-south-china-sea) between the [tech](https://www.mindstick.com/services/technologies) giant and its workforce, prompting a renewed focus on labor practices and [worker rights](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32863/what-are-worker-rights-under-the-occupational-safety-and-health-act). \ --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3577/amazon-falls-back-by-strike-protests-over-european-reign-during-black-friday-trade Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.