// Amazon workers from its Coventry distribution centre are set to walk out today
// They have walked out until 17 March in anger after being offered a 50p per hour pay rise
Amazon workers from its Coventry distribution centre are set to walk out today as a historic weeklong strike hits the halfway point.
More than 500 GMB Union members at Amazon Coventry are now involved in the walk out.
The GMB members have walked out until 17 March in anger after being offered a 50p per hour pay rise.
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Today’s event which will feature music, big screens and speakers including GMB General Secretary Gary Smith, takes place at Lyons Park at 17:30.
GMB Union expects the industrial action to cost Amazon more than £2 million.
GMB senior organiser, Amanda Gearing said: “We’ve had amazing support from members of the public and working people around the world for this strike, they’ve donated thousands of pounds towards the strike fund.
“Workers at Amazon Coventry have been joining GMB in droves, with more than 500 now involved in the strike.
“This rally is an opportunity for people to stand shoulder to shoulder with Amazon workers taking on one of the globes wealthiest companies.
“It’s sickening that Amazon workers in Coventry will earn just 8 pence above the NMW in April 2023.
“Amazon bosses can stop this industrial action by doing the right thing and negotiating a proper pay rise with workers.”
