'It's been hell': injured Amazon workers turn to GoFundMe to pay bills
Injured Amazon workers face hurdles in obtaining compensation and disability benefits. Reports highlight pressure on productivity over safety, leading some employees to seek financial support through crowdfunding campaigns amid ongoing disputes. Labor groups express concerns over workplace safety despite Amazon's claims of reduced injury rates.
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Injured Amazon workers have turned to GoFundMe campaigns to cover expenses as they struggle to obtain compensation and disability benefits. Three employees shared their experiences of facing bureaucratic hurdles and neglect from the company after sustaining injuries at Amazon warehouses. Despite Amazon's pledge to create the "Earth's safest place to work," workers reported being pressured to prioritize productivity over safety. The company acknowledged some issues but disputed the workers' accounts, citing inaccuracies without specifying details. Criticism of Amazon's workplace conditions has persisted, with reports indicating high injury rates and challenges in obtaining proper care and benefits for work-related injuries. Workers like Keith Williams and Christine Manno shared their struggles with obtaining disability benefits and facing financial hardships due to their injuries. Despite ongoing battles for compensation, some workers have resorted to crowdfunding to make ends meet. Labor advocacy groups have raised concerns about Amazon's injury rates and the company's commitment to improving workplace safety. Amazon refuted these claims, stating a decline in overall injury rates in the US.
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