Amazon, OSHA reach settlement over worker safety

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Nine of 10 citations were withdrawn, though the e-tailer has agreed to pay more than 90% of the penalties and inspections continue, according to the Department of Labor.

Unionized Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters went on strike Thursday, demanding the company address wage and safety demands.

In a statement, Amazon said that “OSHA agreed to withdraw all but one of the ergonomic citations it issued to us, concluding its investigation.

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Author / Journalist: Daphne Howland

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Investigation Amazon Workers Agreed Citation Labor According Settlement Office Facilities Osha

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Published On: 2024-12-20 @ 12:50:00 (5 days ago)

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