Amazon faces global protests from workers during Black Friday, with demands for better wages, conditions, and environmental accountability.

Each year has focussed on different aspects of Amazon’s business practices, with some specifically targeting chief executive Jeff Bezos. Demonstrators have previously projected ‘pandemic profiteer’ onto his mansion after his personal wealth grew by more than $65 billion during the covid pandemic.

Amazon employees around the world are preparing for protests and strikes on Black Friday. The global effort has been organized by UNI Global Union, which represents service industry workers, and activist group Progressive International.