Amazon staff at Rugeley vote for strike action over pay

Workers at a second Amazon site have voted to take strike action over pay. Amazon said it reviewed pay regularly and minimum pay had risen 10% in less than a year. Stuart Richards, GMB Senior Organiser, said workers at Amazon Rugeley had delivered a clear message that they demand fair pay and union rights. The dispute in Coventry has seen union members call for an hourly pay rise from £10.50 to £15 following a 50p per hour pay offer from Amazon. In a statement, Amazon told BBC News: "We regularly review our pay to ensure we offer competitive wages and benefits."In less than a year, our minimum pay has risen by 10% and by more than 37% since 2018.

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