The online retailer also said it would now lobby in Washington DC for an increase in the federal minimum wage and urged its competitors to follow its lead as the union-led “Fight for Fifteen” movement pushes for higher remuneration. “At $7.25, the federal minimum wage is a poverty wage. Like several of the big US tech firms, Amazon is also facing increased official scrutiny over how much tax it pays. Amazon said it would increase its minimum wage for all full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees. Amazon also raised its minimum wage in Britain to 10.50 pounds ($13.59) an hour for all employees in the London area and 9.50 pounds an hour for staff in all other parts of the country, effective from November 1.

Source: The Express Tribune October 03, 2018 08:18 UTC