Sanders launches investigation into Amazon's workplace practices
Sen. Bernie Sanders sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Tuesday saying his Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee plans to investigate"dangerous and illegal conditions at Amazon's warehouses."
As part of his investigation, Sanders is asking for workers to file complaints with him to follow up on."We received Chairman Sanders' letter this evening and are in the early stages of reviewing it," said Steve Kelly, Amazon spokesperson.Sanders cited recent Department of Labor investigations that resulted in citations against the company.
In February, the Department of Labor cited Amazon for exposing workers to ergonomic hazards at a facility in Colorado. Earlier in the month, Amazon was cited for failing to keep workers safe at warehouses in Colorado, Idaho and New York. "The work at these fulfillment facilities is physically demanding. Returning a worker with a back injury or possible concussion to their job without proper medical evaluation and care can lead to prolonged injuries and lifelong suffering," said assistant secretary for occupational safety and health Doug Parker. "We take the safety and health of our employees very seriously," Kelly said.
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