Amazon workers in Coventry announce first UK strike set for January 25

GMB union, based at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse, said in an earlier statement: "Amazon workers in a Coventry warehouse have announced an initial strike date. The first ever Amazon strike in the UK is set to take place on 25 January, with further dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Hundreds of Amazon workers at the fulfilment canter have voted to walk out in anger over the company’s 50 pence per hour pay offer. The ballot, which closed on 16 December saw a majority of more than 98 per of workers vote to strike. Amazon UK Services Limited reported that it paid just GBP 10.8M in tax in 2021, despite recording a pre-tax profit of GBP 204M. Amanda Gearing, GMB Senior Organizer, said: "Amazon workers in Coventry are set to make history on 25 January, becoming the first ever Amazon workers in the UK to go on strike." Reference Link