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In pictures: Amazon faces first strike in Britain as workers walk out

Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The action at the warehouse in central England is the first time the company has faced a strike in Britain. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The action at the warehouse in central England is the first time the...more

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The action at the warehouse in central England is the first time the company has faced a strike in Britain. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A person holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A person holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A person holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Stuart Richards from the GMB union told Reuters that surging inflation had pushed its members to take industrial action and that 300 employees from the 350 GMB members at the Coventry site were expected to walk out. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Stuart Richards from the GMB union told Reuters that surging inflation had pushed its members to take industrial...more

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Stuart Richards from the GMB union told Reuters that surging inflation had pushed its members to take industrial action and that 300 employees from the 350 GMB members at the Coventry site were expected to walk out. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A member of the GMB union holds a placard while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A member of the GMB union holds a placard while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A member of the GMB union holds a placard while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers sign up for the union during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers sign up for the union during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers sign up for the union during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A member of the GMB union tries to persuade Amazon workers not to go to work during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A member of the GMB union tries to persuade Amazon workers not to go to work during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A member of the GMB union tries to persuade Amazon workers not to go to work during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers sign up to join the members of the GMB union as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. As staff arrived for their shift early on Wednesday, union members urged them to support their colleagues instead. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers sign up to join the members of the GMB union as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. As staff arrived for their shift early on Wednesday, union members urged them to support their...more

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers sign up to join the members of the GMB union as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. As staff arrived for their shift early on Wednesday, union members urged them to support their colleagues instead. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Amazon, which employs 75,000 people across the UK, increased starting pay by 50 pence to a minimum of between 10.50 and 11.45 pounds ($12.95 to $14.12) per hour last year, compared with a minimum wage in Britain that is set to rise to 10.42 in April. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Amazon, which employs 75,000 people across the UK, increased starting...more

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. Amazon, which employs 75,000 people across the UK, increased starting pay by 50 pence to a minimum of between 10.50 and 11.45 pounds ($12.95 to $14.12) per hour last year, compared with a minimum wage in Britain that is set to rise to 10.42 in April. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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People hold up a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The walk-out is just the latest in Britain, which is facing its worst industrial unrest since Margaret Thatcher was prime minister, with staff from key sectors, including nurses and ambulance workers as well as from the railways and the legal profession staging strikes in fights for better pay. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

People hold up a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The walk-out is just the latest in Britain, which is facing its worst industrial unrest since...more

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
People hold up a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. The walk-out is just the latest in Britain, which is facing its worst industrial unrest since Margaret Thatcher was prime minister, with staff from key sectors, including nurses and ambulance workers as well as from the railways and the legal profession staging strikes in fights for better pay. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Members of the GMB union persuade Amazon workers entering the warehouse to join the protest with them while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Members of the GMB union persuade Amazon workers entering the warehouse to join the protest with them while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Members of the GMB union persuade Amazon workers entering the warehouse to join the protest with them while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A member of the GMB union talks to an Amazon worker arriving at the site, while standing on the picket line during the strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A member of the GMB union talks to an Amazon worker arriving at the site, while standing on the picket line during the strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A member of the GMB union talks to an Amazon worker arriving at the site, while standing on the picket line during the strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A man holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A man holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A man holds a sign during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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People take part in a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

People take part in a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
People take part in a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A view shows placards lying on the ground as GMB union members hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A view shows placards lying on the ground as GMB union members hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A view shows placards lying on the ground as GMB union members hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Members of the GMB union stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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A member of the GMB union talks to Amazon workers arriving at the site while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A member of the GMB union talks to Amazon workers arriving at the site while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
A member of the GMB union talks to Amazon workers arriving at the site while standing on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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People hold a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

People hold a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
People hold a banner during a rally in support of Amazon workers on strike, outside the Amazon warehouse, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers and members of the GMB union sit around a fire as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers and members of the GMB union sit around a fire as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers and members of the GMB union sit around a fire as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers and members of the GMB union stand on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse during a strike, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers and members of the GMB union stand on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse during a strike, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers and members of the GMB union stand on the picket line outside the Amazon warehouse during a strike, in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers and members of the GMB union hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

Reuters / Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Amazon workers, who recently signed up to join the GMB union, stand on the picket line as they hold a strike outside the Amazon warehouse in Coventry, Britain, January 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
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