Amazon to hire 150,000 American workers for the holiday shopping season

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Amazon.com said on Monday it plans to hire 150,000 temporary workers in the United States during the holiday period as the e-commerce giant prepares for a shopping season that is expected to be characterized by high demand and headaches in the US. offer.

Last year, the company announced 100,000 seasonal jobs, after it had already increased staffing during the pandemic.

Amazon’s hiring plan comes during a major labor shortage and increased union activities in the United States, prompting companies to raise wages to attract workers during the crucial end-of-purchase period. of year.

Last month, Amazon raised its median starting wage in the country to more than $ 18 an hour.

Seasonal roles will include login bonuses of up to $ 3,000 and an additional $ 3 per hour depending on shifts, and Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois are among the states that will have the most jobs from season, Amazon. said.

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Department store chain Macy’s Inc announced plans in September to hire about 76,000 full and part-time workers at its stores over the holiday season. Target Corp said it plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers.

Amazon said last month that it had started hiring for 20,000 seasonal positions in the UK for the holiday season.

Reference-torontosun.com

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