‘No way in hell I am relying on Amazon’: Phone ban has employees worried after six die in warehouse cave-in
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If they institute the no cell phone policy, I am resigning.” Not having access to a cell phone could prevent workers from seeing localised National Weather Service updates that warn of impending severe weather. “We’re deeply saddened by the news that members of our Amazon family passed away as a result of the storm in Edwardsville, IL,” Amazon told The Independent in a statement. We’re continuing to provide support to our employees and partners in the area.” Employees and drivers were allowed to have their cell phones at the time of the tornado, and were warned in advance of the incoming weather, allowing some Amazon employees to reach a designated shelter location. “He had a big heart and he was a very sweet man.” It’s not the first time workers at the retail giant have died during inclement weather.
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