In Support of Legislation to Establish Warehouse Distribution Worker Safety Requirements in Minnesota

Summary

On February 8, 2022, Irene Tung testified before the Minnesota House of Representatives Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee in favor of HF 2774, a bill would provide a crucial first step in setting up a regulatory framework to address harmful management and health and safety practices at Amazon warehouses. This legislation would provide transparency in quotas and prohibit warehouse employers from retaliating against workers for taking rest breaks.