Amazon workers in Coventry vote for strike action

Amazon workers at the company's warehouse in Coventry have voted to take strike action in what is believed to be a UK first. A majority of more than 98% of workers voted to strike on a ballot turnout of more than 63%, the union said. Amazon has previously said it offered "Competitive pay" and gave workers "Comprehensive benefits". Amanda Gearing, GMB Senior Organiser, said the workers were making history by being the first Amazon workers in the UK to take part in a formal strike. "Amazon can afford to do better. It's not too late to avoid strike action; get round the table with GMB to improve the pay and conditions of workers."

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