This week, the voices of Amazon workers resonated powerfully at the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC-CTI), as they shared their stories with with two Quebec Members of National Assembly Gabriel Nadeau Dubois and Alexandre Leduc. The mission? To exert pressure on the government to hold Amazon accountable for respecting the fundamental rights of its workers.
Their stories are our stories. Stories of hard work, resilience, and, unfortunately, stories of exploitation. This is a call to action. If you’re an Amazon user, you’re directly connected to this struggle. It’s crucial for us to show solidarity and take a stand together for the basic rights that every worker deserves.
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois wrote this post on his Facebook page to pressure the government to force Amazon to improve the working conditions of its workers: “In Quebec, Amazon workers face severe conditions. Aged 65, Mr. A’s IT expertise isn’t acknowledged; lifting heavy boxes broke his back. Mr. B, once highly productive, was fired after an injury reduced his performance. Mrs. C witnessed a co-worker being misled about reporting a workplace injury. Mr. D was fired while trying to unionize, noting Amazon’s exploitation of vulnerable workers. These stories reflect widespread issues, including automatic dismissals, exploitation of temporary workers, and neglect of labor laws. Amazon manipulates these mostly immigrant workers, shattering their dream of a better life. We must pressurize the government to investigate Amazon’s practices and enforce labor laws.”
He also urged his followers to sign a petition demanding:
Gabriel also urged his followers to sign a petition demanding:
1. Open an investigation into the working conditions of Amazon warehouses
2. Implement necessary measures to ensure that all labor laws are complied with by Amazon
Click on the link below to sign the petition before May 21, 2023:
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