EAST POINT, Ga. — Workers at Amazon’s East Point warehouse are calling for an end to unfair labor practices.
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On Wednesday, the Atlanta Six warehouse group and community leaders held a press conference.
They announced that they’re filing an official complaint against the company.
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Last month, workers delivered a petition with more than 300 signatures to managers, calling for an increase to $18 hourly base pay and a $5 raise.
They are now asking the company to respond.
A former employee also said he was fired after filing the petition and says they discriminated against his illness.
“I had a kidney transplant about a year ago, and I need continued doctors’ appointments for follow-up. Amazon did not see that as a valid enough reason to give me time off as I needed, even after providing several doctor’s notes and letters,” Brandon Callaway said.
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Amazon held its second Prime Day event last week.
Workers say it is one of the most dangerous times on the job for warehouse workers.
Channel 2 reached out to Amazon, but they have not yet responded.
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