Amazon is raising wages and opening 100,000 new positions across the US to ensure its delivery network can withstand the coronavirus pandemic. A press release notes both full-time and part-time positions were to be made available to meet unprecedented seasonal labor needs in its fulfillment centers “Getting a priority item to your doorstep is vital as communities practice social-distancing, particularly for the elderly and others with underlying health issues,” said Amazon. The ecommerce giant pledged over $350 million to raising wages by $2 per hour in the US, £2 per hour in the UK, and “approximately” €2 per hour in many…
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