Amazon India under scrutiny for alleged harsh working conditions
New Delhi: Amazon India is facing scrutiny following allegations of severe working conditions at its warehouses in Haryana's Manesar industrial hub. Workers have reported being pressured to meet stringent productivity targets without adequate breaks, even for essential needs like water and restroom visits. This issue has garnered attention amidst scorching temperatures reaching up to 50°C during a current heatwave.
A 24-year-old worker, earning ₹10,088 monthly for ten-hour shifts over five days a week, described the challenges of meeting daily targets, such as unloading packages from trucks, which are physically demanding under the prevailing conditions. Female workers face additional hardships due to inadequate restroom facilities.
In response, an Amazon India spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to employee safety, citing measures like heat index monitoring and hydration breaks. However, these assurances come amid international scrutiny, with similar allegations against Amazon in the US regarding safety violations and worker treatment.
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IndiGo cancels over 1,000 flights on Friday; expects situation to normalise by Dec 10-15: CEO
New Delhi (PTI): On a day when IndiGo cancelled more than 1,000 flights, the airline's CEO Pieter Elbers on Friday said the situation is anticipated to normalise between December 10-15.
Elbers, in a video message, apologised for the major inconvenience caused to the passengers due to the disruptions.
"Regrettably, earlier measures of the last few days have proven not to be enough. So we decided today for a reboot of all our systems and schedules, resulting in the highest number of cancellations so far, but imperative for progressive improvements starting tomorrow onwards.
"With these actions, we expect tomorrow to have cancellations below 1,000. The support of DGCA, in providing specific FDTL implementation relief, is of great help," Elbers said.
Aviation regulator DGCA has kept in abeyance the implementation of the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, and gaps in planning the second phase implementation of these norms are one of the key factors for the current flight disruptions.
IndiGo is the country's largest airline and generally operates around 2,300 flights daily.
