‘Make Amazon Pay’: Global Black Friday Protests Target Company Practices and Policies

Global Strikes Planned Against Amazon on Black Friday

The Make Amazon Pay campaign, now in its sixth year, is mobilizing workers and activists across more than 30 countries to protest Amazon’s labor conditions, political influence, and environmental impact. Organized by a coalition of labor unions and civil society groups, the movement calls for better wages, safer working conditions, and stronger corporate accountability.

Reasons Behind the Protests

Participants argue that Amazon profits heavily from unsustainable labor practices while exerting disproportionate political and economic power. Critics point to reports of warehouse employees working under high pressure, facing surveillance, and struggling with job insecurity.

“We are standing together across borders to demand fair treatment, fair pay, and a sustainable future,” campaign organizers stated.

Environmental groups also accuse Amazon of contributing to the global carbon footprint through extensive logistics operations and rapid product turnover, despite its public climate pledges.

Growing Momentum and Global Reach

This year’s protests span continents, including demonstrations in the United States, Germany, India, and the United Kingdom. Actions range from warehouse walkouts to consumer boycotts, reflecting a growing push for multinational corporations to align business practices with workers’ rights and environmental responsibility.

“Amazon has the resources to do better — it simply chooses not to,” said one union leader.

Amazon’s Response

Amazon has routinely defended its record, highlighting competitive wages, investments in sustainability, and initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. However, critics claim the company’s efforts remain insufficient and largely driven by public relations rather than genuine systemic reform.

Author’s summary: The sixth annual "Make Amazon Pay" protests unite workers worldwide to demand fair labor conditions, environmental responsibility, and corporate transparency.

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Euronews.com Euronews.com — 2025-11-27

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