Inside Amazon: Labor, Robotics, and Worker Safety

This chapter examines current labor disputes at Volkswagen and the Biden administration's push for fair worker compensation, while also featuring a detailed tour of an Amazon fulfillment center. It highlights the facility's massive scale, the introduction of robotics for efficiency and safety, and employee benefits such as enhanced wages and Amazon Prime. Furthermore, it addresses health and safety initiatives aimed at reducing workplace injuries, alongside the implications of automation on job security.