According to Wallraff scandal report: Amazon wants to investigate the allegations

According to Wallraff scandal report
Amazon wants to investigate the allegations

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Amazon has announced that it wants to investigate the allegations that have been made in the latest edition of the RTL program “Team Wallraff”.

In the latest edition of the RTL program “Team Wallraff” on September 9, the investigative journalist Günter Wallraff (78) set himself the task of uncovering alleged grievances at the online giant Amazon. Indeed, several warehouse workers as well as truck drivers and parcel deliverers reported exploitation and surveillance. In a statement to the news agency spot on news, the company now describes its view of things. Accordingly, the program “does not reflect the experiences of thousands of employees at Amazon or our partner companies in Germany.”

Of the “almost 20,000 permanent employees in our logistics network in Germany”, 90 percent would have “given their workplace top marks,” it continues. In addition, “the equivalent of 12 euros gross per hour plus extras” has already been introduced as a starting wage. The current minimum wage in Germany has been in effect since July 1, 2021 from the Federal Office for Labor and Social Affairs indicated at 9.60 euros.

Act where necessary

Although “the picture that will be drawn in the RTL program ‘Team Wallraff’ on September 9, 2021” is not considered to be correct, the points of criticism are taken seriously and “the allegations made available to us are taken […] check. We are investigating each and every one of these allegations – and we will act where it is right and necessary. “

It goes on to say: “We know that we are […] are not perfect and we are continuously working on improving ourselves. “The company’s declared goal is therefore to” become the best employer in the world and offer the safest working environment. “

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