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Omar and Sanders Demand Better Safety Measures at Amazon

1/20/2026

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Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote to Jeff Bezos to press for stronger worker-safety protections amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
They highlighted ongoing health violations in Amazon's warehouses with confirmed Covid-19 cases.
They express concern about Amazon's lack of a clear pandemic response despite plans to hire 100,000 new workers.
They urged Bezos to implement better safety measures and provide paid leave for employees during the crisis.

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Story summary

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) wrote to Jeff Bezos to press for stronger worker-safety protections amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
They highlighted ongoing health violations in Amazon's warehouses with confirmed Covid-19 cases.
They express concern about Amazon's lack of a clear pandemic response despite plans to hire 100,000 new workers.
They urged Bezos to implement better safety measures and provide paid leave for employees during the crisis.