On June 17, 2024, I was dismissed from the Amazon facility where I worked. My 'offense'? Arranging a call-back from a car company during my break. Despite this being a first-time violation, and one that caused no harm or damage, my eligibility for rehire was impacted. 

Amazon is one of the largest employers in the world, with over one million employees as of 2020. Despite this massive workforce, Amazon's policies towards innocent safety violations are harsh and unforgiving. I am not alone. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of Amazon employees who, like me, have lost their jobs due to similar violations. These are people who have engaged in activities during break times that are qualified as 'Category 1' safety violations under Amazon's present regulations. 

This punitive policy impacts the lives of numerous employees whose offenses, while technically breaches of Amazon's safety procedures, have caused no significant harm or disarray. We want Amazon to reconsider this policy - specifically for first-time offenders. A reasonable response should be taken: yes, punishment might be required, but we believe it should not go as far as impacting rehire eligibility. 

The Goal:

·      Removal of the ineligible rehire list for 1st time category violation.

·      Allow up to two onsite appeal hearings.

·      Become eligible for rehire after 90 days or the current structure on rehire if the appeal process leaves in place the termination decision.

• Allow to appeal to corporate HR team after one of termination, via Zoom or onsite of warehouse where released.

Help us to change Amazon's rehire policy for first-time safety violation offenders. If nobody was hurt and nothing was damaged, let's ensure Amazon treats these cases more carefully. The punitive approach should be replaced with corrective and preventive measures. After all, everyone deserves a second chance. Please sign this petition to stand with us.