Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers
Amazon's investment raises average hourly pay above $23 and cuts healthcare weekly contributions by 34%, following labor strikes and safety settlements.
- Amazon is investing over $1 billion to raise pay and lower health care costs for its US fulfillment and transportation workers.
- The average pay will increase to more than $23 per hour, and full-time employees will see an average annual pay increase of $1,600.
- Amazon is lowering the cost of its entry-level health care plan to $5 per week for premiums and $5 copays, starting in 2026.
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Amazon invests $1B to raise worker pay, benefits
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Amazon invests $1B to raise U.S. worker pay Average hourly wage rises above $23 nationwide Entry health plan reduced to $5 per week OSHA settlement requires ergonomic safety measures Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. The Seattle-based company said Wednesday the average pay is increasing to more than $23 p…

Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers
Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.
Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for U.S. workers
NEW YORK — Amazon says it’s making a $1 billion investment to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers. Read more...
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