Amazon workers strike in Coventry in long-running pay dispute

Amazon workers strike in Coventry in long-running pay dispute

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The video discusses Amazon workers' demands for a £15 hourly wage, highlighting their struggles with current low wages and poor working conditions. Despite some wage increases, many workers still face financial difficulties. The video also covers the impact of peak times like Black Friday and the global solidarity actions by workers. It emphasizes the harsh working conditions, especially during summer, and contrasts workers' struggles with Jeff Bezos' significant wealth increase during COVID.

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What does the speaker mean by 'poverty wage' in the context of the workers' earnings?

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What is the significance of Black Friday in the context of the workers' protests?

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How does the speaker describe the treatment of workers who call in sick?

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