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> (...) Amazon declined with the argument that it was short notice and that the hearing seemed to focus solely on Amazon despite the company consisting of less
by foofie 3y ago
> (...) Amazon declined with the argument that it was short notice and that the hearing seemed to focus solely on Amazon despite the company consisting of less than 1% of the sector.
What a bullshit excuse. Amazon representatives represent 100% of Amazon, and answer for Amazon's labour practices.
This is the same company which a couple of years ago announced they adopted the "strive to be Earth's best employer" leadership principle, which starts to sound a lot like an abusive husband's claim they will strive to be the world's best husband.
- SR2Z 3y agoIt's fair for Amazon to not want to be singled out. Consumer protection aside, the EU is notorious for treating American businesses (which obviously are multinationals) more harshly than their European competitors. Amazon is definitely going to run up against labor laws, but this is ridiculous; lobbying is an important part of the democratic process because it brings experts into the political process.