Amazon Announces 10% Pay Increase for UK Workers

Amazon is increasing pay for thousands of its UK workers by nearly ten percent starting 29 September. Minimum hourly rates will rise to between thirteen pounds fifty and fourteen pounds fifty, with longer-service staff earning even more. Despite Amazon's significant investment in employee pay and benefits, union representatives call the move insufficient and highlight ongoing workplace issues.

Amazon has announced nearly a 10% pay increase for tens of thousands of its UK employees starting 29 September.

The online retailer will raise minimum hourly rates to between £13.50 and £14.50, depending on location, and staff with over three years of service will earn between £13.75 and £14.75 per hour.

This pay rise follows recent strikes by UK workers, who have demanded better pay and conditions.

Amazon has reportedly invested £550 million in raising employee pay since 2022 and offers benefits like subsidized meals and discounts.

However, Rachel Fagan from the GMB union criticized the move, calling it 'too little, too late' and highlighting ongoing issues such as unsafe working conditions and excessive surveillance.

Despite Amazon's policy of not cooperating with unions, the Labour government has promised to make it easier for trade unions to gain recognition.