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Protesters call for stop to Amazon hub at Newark airport
Clip: 6/23/2022 | 3m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
They cite concerns about Amazon’s treatment of workers
The pressure was on Thursday at a board meeting of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with labor advocates calling on board members to stop Amazon’s planned air cargo mega-hub at Newark airport. They cited poor working conditions at the world’s largest online retailer, indicated by excessive injuries, high turnover and low pay.
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Protesters call for stop to Amazon hub at Newark airport
Clip: 6/23/2022 | 3m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
The pressure was on Thursday at a board meeting of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with labor advocates calling on board members to stop Amazon’s planned air cargo mega-hub at Newark airport. They cited poor working conditions at the world’s largest online retailer, indicated by excessive injuries, high turnover and low pay.
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