UK Amazon workers to protest over union recognition

Andy Prendergast, national secretary at GMB, said workers were concerned over “pay and unsafe conditions”.

“Amazon has had every chance to do the right thing – now workers are taking things into their own hands to make work better,” he added.

A representative for Amazon, which was was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, said: “Our employees have the choice of whether or not to join a union. They always have.”

They added they “regularly review” pay, adding: “Our minimum starting pay has increased to £12.30 and £13 per hour depending on location – that’s a 20% increase over two years and 50% since 2018.

“We also work hard to provide great benefits, a positive work environment and excellent career opportunities.”