Amazon workers vote for six more months of strikes

Workers at Amazon Coventry have voted to back an extension of industrial action.

The news comes as strike action spread to a third Amazon warehouse this week, with workers at Amazon Minworth downing tools and joining strike action.

Amazon workers have already taken nearly 30 days of industrial action in their fight for £15 and union rights.

Over 1000 Amazon workers are expected to join the upcoming action with strike dates set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Amanda Gearing, GMB Senior Organiser, said:

“One year on from the first strike action at Amazon’s Coventry HQ, this news goes to show Amazon face yet more industrial chaos.

“Our members have voted to back a spring offensive in their fight for £15 and union rights.

“Amazon is running out of options; face yet more chaos or get serious about listening to their workers demands”.