Amazon is “overseeing thousands of job losses” and the company has told staff they are now seeking to axe 16,000 jobs globally.
Amazon’s latest culling of jobs is aimed to streamline their operations and the lay-offs will be in the US and some of the jobs will be cut in the UK.
Beth Galetti, senior vice president of people experience and technology at Amazon, told staff, “As I shared in October, we’ve been working to strengthen our organisation by reducing layers, increasing ownership and removing bureaucracy.
“Some of you might ask if this is the beginning of a new rhythm – where we announce broad reductions every few months. That’s not our plan.”
Rachel Fagan, organiser for the GMB union, said, “Amazon is showing itself for what it is; a company that cannot be trusted to do the right thing by working people in the UK.
“Amazon overseeing thousands of job losses will cause huge damage in towns and cities across the country.
“Now is the time for decision makers to see Amazon for what it is, a company fixated on eye-watering profits at the expense of workers and local people.”
