Amazon announced that it is increasing wages for its hourly warehouse workers in the U.S. to an average of over $22 per hour, up from around $20.50. In addition to the pay raise, Amazon is also offering its employees a free Prime subscription starting early next year. This perk, which usually costs $140 annually, provides benefits such as fast shipping and video streaming.
Last week, Amazon also raised wages for its contracted delivery drivers to around $22 per hour as part of a $2.1 billion investment into its third-party logistics program. These wage increases are part of Amazon’s efforts to attract and retain workers ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Amazon recently announced that it will be hosting a Prime Day-like event on October 8-9, where customers can take advantage of discounts and deals. This event typically generates a significant amount of online shopping activity, and Amazon is gearing up for increased demand by investing in its workforce and offering new benefits to employees.
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