TikTok stars boycott Amazon in activism push

TikTok influencers say they won't work with Amazon until the e-commerce colossus delivers key concessions to workers and halts anti-union efforts.

As a group of TikTok creators calls on Amazon to support labor unions at its warehouses, the e-commerce giant says worker well-being is a top priority and it has spend billions to achieve that goal.NEW YORK - TikTok influencers boasting collectively more than 51 million followers say they won't work with Amazon until the e-commerce colossus delivers key concessions to workers and halts anti-union efforts.

The vow references Amazon Prime -- a paid subscription from the online giant that includes benefits like rapid deliveries -- but also the pressure it puts on those working to fill the orders. The coalition is pushing for the firm's workers to get a minimum hourly wage of $30, improved medical leave and easing of productivity requirements.

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