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Amazon workers begin historic week-long strike against ‘disgraceful’ 50p pay rise
Members of the GMB union on the picket line outside the Amazon fulfilment centre in Coventry as Amazon workers take strike action in a dispute over pay, on February 28, 2023

HUNDREDS of Amazon workers began a historic week-long strike against a “disgraceful” 50p pay rise today.

Five days of industrial action was launched at the online retail giant’s distribution centre in Coventry.

More than 450 staff at the West Midland fulfilment centre will walk out until Friday in an escalation of industrial action at the company.

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