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Ellie Danemann

Protest over treatment of Amazon workers and 'price gouging'

Campaigners protested Amazon's treatment of workers outside Notts County Football Club earlier today, August 11.

The protest aimed to expose Amazon for alleged price gouging at the height of the Covid pandemic and for "abusing its market position".

Trade union Unite has submitted a formal complaint to the Competition and Markets Authority against Amazon.

Campaigners continue to raise awareness of what they brand as Amazon's "poor working conditions and anti-trade union tactics".

Unite is calling on Amazon to sign up to a declaration of neutrality, which includes a recognition of workers' rights to unionise.

Sharon Graham, Unite Executive Officer for Organising and Leverage said: “Amazon is steeped in corporate irresponsibility, from its anti-union tactics to tax avoidance.

"Now Amazon stands accused of profiting from price gouging on its website at the height of the pandemic when vulnerable people were most at need.

"It's time for Amazon to be held to account."

As part of Unite's Action on Amazon campaign, the union claims it has uncovered evidence of price gouging over 50 different items including soap, face masks and wipes.

An Amazon spokesperson said: "There is no place for price gouging on Amazon. We worked with the CMA more than a year ago to stop attempts by some sellers to take advantage of the global health crisis.

"Our action at the time was clear and decisive - we removed the offers referenced in this complaint and terminated seller accounts. We continue to monitor our store 24/7 to remove offers that violate our policies.”

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