Other retailers have introduced sales to
compete against Prime Day. Walmart has a
“summer savings event” through Wednesday.
Best Buy, eBay, Target and other retailers are
also offering discounts.
The Seattle e-commerce behemoth said it was
offering more than a million deals. Amazon’s
own products, like its Fire tablets and Echo smart
speakers, are usually among the strongest sellers.
The events have also helped to encourage
shoppers to make back-to-school shopping
purchases ahead of that season.
This year, some used the high-profile event
as a way to garner attention for their protests
against Amazon.
At a warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota, Amazon
workers staged a protest Monday to raise
awareness of what they say are unfair working
conditions. A group of tech workers in Seattle,
called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, is
supporting the strike. Amazon said late last night
that roughly 15 workers participated in the event
outside of the Shakopee fulfillment center.
On Twitter, Massachusetts Senator and
presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren voiced
her support for the workers as well.
Amazon says it already offers what the workers
are asking for.
“We provide great employment opportunities
with excellent pay — ranging from $16.25-
$20.80 an hour, and comprehensive benefits
including health care, up to 20 weeks
parental leave, paid education, promotional
opportunities, and more,” spokeswoman Brenda
Alfred said.
The company has faced labor unrest before in
Shakopee and in Europe.
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