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Amazon workers want to be paid
Posted: Oct 3, 2014
for waiting in line.
"Amazon warehouses are full of stuff people like. To cut down on theft, workers who box and ship it are required to pass through security checkpoints after their shifts, waiting in lines that can take almost 30 minutes to get through. On Oct. 8 the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether that time counts as work."
Gee, aren't these Amazon workers lucky that they do not work for MTSOs who constantly run out of work and leave their MTs "hanging" on ... waiting ...and waiting for work?
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not what I am thinking... - anon
[ In Reply To ..]Aren't they lucky that enough of them stuck together to take this to court and fight for what they believe in. Thats why we get walked all over cause they know we will not stick together and say not anymore. It's much too late for us US transcriptionists anyway and thats sad.
They should be paid for waiting--- - and so should MTs
[ In Reply To ..]I don't wait--and I won't. I do check back, and I try to be available when work is in abundance and they need extra help, but if I have something better to do and they are slow...I go.
If the Amazon workers win their case, it might - set a precedent for other jobs, too.
[ In Reply To ..]I believe it's too late for MT, as it's almost dead, but hopefully other workers with similar complaints will benefit.
Amazon is notorious for - sm
[ In Reply To ..]controversy, unethical business practices, poor working conditions and mistreatment of employees. Do you think they shouldn't be on the clock while waiting to be frisked by an employer who treats them like common criminals just because MTs aren't paid for NJA time? I think wait time should be paid for both, so as to raise the bar on pay, not lower it.
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