"Amazon's Peccy the Mascot Offers Gifts to Struggling Workers, According to Flyer"

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Source: The Guardian
"Amazon's Peccy the Mascot Offers Gifts to Struggling Workers, According to Flyer"
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Amazon is asking workers facing financial hardship to write a letter to its mascot, Peccy, in order to have some of their holiday wishes granted. The initiative, criticized by some employees, comes as Amazon reported tripled profits of $9.9 billion in its most recent quarter. Workers argue that instead of trinkets and contests, they would prefer a living wage and better working conditions. Amazon has apologized for any negative perception caused by the initiative.

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