The European Parliament has until further notice revoked 14 ID cards that gave as many Amazon representatives long-term access to its offices. Dragos Pislaru, President of the Empl Commission, informed the press. What happened? The e-commerce giant refused to attend committee hearings on working conditions at its warehouses.
It is inappropriate for Amazon members to lobby while being deprived of their right to represent the interests of European citizens and inquire about claims of violations of fundamental rights enshrined in EU treaties and EU labor laws
— Dragoș Pîslaru (@dragos_pislaru) February 28, 2024
“We are very disappointed with this decision because we want to work constructively with political decision-makers.” “As a company that has been operating in the European Union for over 25 years and employs more than 150,000 permanent employees, we continue our dialogue with political decision-makers “very seriously in Brussels and across Europe,” explains Amazon in an official statement. “Our commitment continues despite this decision.” Amazon regularly participates in activities organized by the European Parliament and other EU institutions, including parliamentary hearings, and remains committed to a balanced and constructive dialogue on issues affecting the European Union affect citizens. We have repeatedly expressed our willingness to engage in dialogue with members of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and have invited them to visit our facilities on several occasions. The invitation remains open and we would welcome the opportunity to showcase the investments we have made to ensure our work environments are modern, inclusive and safe,” the statement concluded.
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