Workers are calling for higher wages and safety improvements, citing 'suffocating' temperatures inside the facility.
The Inland Empire Amazon Workers United is calling for Amazon to hike the base pay rate to $22 an hour, up from $17 an hour.according to the Warehouse Worker Resource CenterAmazon spokesperson Paul Flaningan said full-time employees at the facility can earn up to $19.25 an hour, depending on their shift.The Inflation Reduction Act Caps Costs for Medicare Patients on Insulin.
The group also raised concerns about"suffocating" heat. There were 24 days last month where temperatures reached 95 degrees or hotter at the San Bernardino airport, the group said. Workers have previously spoken to managers at the facility about the high temperatures, which resulted in them creating additional rest areas.
The highest recorded temperature in the facility is 77 degrees, Flaningan said. He added that the company respects its employees' right to voice their opinions. "While we're always listening and looking at ways to improve, we remain proud of the competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and engaging, safe work experience we provide our teams in the region," Flaningan said.
The Inland Empire has been a major focus of development for Amazon and other e-commerce companies. Warehouses and delivery hubs have rapidly sprung up in recent years,Amazon is the largest private sector employer in the region, the Inland Empire Amazon Workers UnitedThe walkout comes as Amazon has faced a spike in organizing activity across its warehouse and delivery workforce.
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