Amazon Raises Minimum Wage for Operations Employees During Holiday Season
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Online retail giant Amazon announced it will increase the starting hourly wage for its full-time operations employees in the United States to $20, ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. With a widespread increase of $1 per hour for these workers—who perform tasks such as packaging and shipping orders—the average wage for these employees will reach nearly $24 per hour, the company reported on Wednesday. The retailer noted that the average total compensation will exceed $32 per hour, including the value of their benefits package. The wage increase takes effect on September 27, the retailer indicated. Amazon also announced on Wednesday that employees will receive new benefits, such as a 10% discount on eligible fresh products and everyday essentials on Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market online, as well as a 20% discount at physical Whole Foods stores. The discount can be combined with existing discounts for Prime members, the retailer noted.
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