25 Nov 2022 | 08:49 AM UTC
Europe: Workers at Amazon warehouses to strike and protest at multiple locations Nov. 25.
Workers at Amazon warehouses to strike and protest at multiple locations across Europe, Nov. 25. Business disruption possible.
Event
Workers at Amazon warehouses to plan strike and protest at multiple locations across Europe, Nov. 25. Employees are protesting pay and working conditions, in a worldwide "Make Amazon Pay" campaign. The industrial action targets "Black Friday", widely known as the busiest day for online purchases. As well as widespread strikes and associated employee protests at warehouses, activists have planned larger demonstrations in some cities.
Planned protests include:
Belgium: Avenue Des Arts, Brussels, from 13:00
Germany: Tamara-Danz-Strasse, Berlin, from 18:00
Germany: Achim Station, Achim, from 14:00
Luxembourg: Place Clairefontaine, Luxembourg City, from 15:00
UK: Amazon warehouse in Lyons Park, Coventry, from 17:30
Other related strikes and protests are likely across Europe. Business disruption is likely for organizations dependent on prompt deliveries. Police are likely to deploy resources to monitor and facilitate the protests. Localized travel disruptions are possible.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a routine security precaution. Follow local travel and security advice. Be aware of business disruption associated with delays to package deliveries.
