Job cuts show Amazon ‘cannot be trusted’, says union
The GMB has condemned Amazon following yesterday’s announcement that 16,000 roles will be axed globally.
The union, which has more than 620,000 members across various industries in the UK, released the statement after the online retailer and media company confirmed the cuts on Wednesday 28 January.
Rachel Fagan, GMB Organiser, said: “Amazon is showing itself for what it is; a company that cannot be trusted to do the right thing by working people in the UK.Related Story Amazon to axe
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