**Amazon Workers Mobilize Across the U.S. to Resist Mass Layoffs**
**Activists Demand Protection for Workers Impacted by Automation and Corporate Greed**
New York, NY – Facing the looming threat of massive layoffs, Amazon workers across the United States are mobilizing to demand job security and a just transition for those who will be impacted by the company’s relentless drive for automation and profit maximization.
Last week, Amazon announced plans to lay off over 18,000 workers, primarily in its retail operations, as the company grapples with slowing growth and rising costs. This news has sent shockwaves through the workforce, particularly among those in lower-wage jobs who are most vulnerable to displacement by technology.
In response, Amazon workers have launched a series of protests and actions across the country. On Tuesday, hundreds of employees at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York, staged a walkout to demand better wages and working conditions. Similar actions have taken place at Amazon facilities in Baltimore, Maryland; Chicago, Illinois; and other cities.
The workers’ demands include:
* **No layoffs without a just transition plan:** Amazon must provide severance pay, job placement assistance, and other support services to workers who are laid off.
* **Protection for vulnerable workers:** Amazon must prioritize protecting low-wage workers, who are disproportionately impacted by automation.
* **Investment in job creation:** Amazon must invest in new jobs and training programs to help workers transition to new roles.
The workers are also calling on Amazon to address the broader issue of corporate greed and the need for a more equitable distribution of wealth. They argue that Amazon has profited handsomely from the labor of its workers and that it is now their responsibility to ensure that those workers are not left behind as the company automates and restructures its operations.
The mobilization of Amazon workers is part of a growing movement of tech workers and employees in other industries who are demanding better pay, job security, and a say in the future of their workplaces. These workers are increasingly recognizing that they have the power to challenge the unchecked power of corporations and to demand a more just and equitable economy.
The Amazon workers’ struggle is a reminder that the fight for economic justice is far from over. As technology continues to reshape the workplace, it is more important than ever for workers to organize and fight for their rights. The Amazon workers’ movement is a beacon of hope for all workers who are facing the threat of automation and displacement.
**Join the Movement:**
To support the Amazon workers’ movement, you can:
* Sign the petition demanding a just transition for Amazon workers: https://www.change.org/p/amazon-protect-workers-impacted-by-automation-and-corporate-greed
* Follow the Amazon Labor Union on Twitter: @amazonlabor
* Donate to the Amazon Workers Courage Fund: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/amazoncourage.
