Over 400 Pregnant Workers

Have Shared Their Stories

AMAZON ENDANGERS PREGNANT WORKERS

Amazon’s abuse of pregnant workers is systemic—400+ stories from 34 states reveal denied accommodations, harassment, miscarriages, and illegal firings. This cruelty violates federal law and puts workers’ health, livelihoods, and lives at risk.

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“I lost my twin babies due to lifting heavy items as a stower at Amazon. I reported my high-risk pregnancy early, but my manager brushed it off. One day, I had such bad cramps at work that I had to go home. At home, I realized I was losing one of my babies. I had to be out of work for a month because of a surgery I needed to remove my babies fully. I lost my apartment because Amazon refused to pay me during that time?

— Marissa, former amazon worker

Pregnant Amazon Workers Experiences

“I wasn't allowed to take bathroom breaks, and when I did, they would count every minute I took in the bathroom…I ended up having a miscarriage at work and told my manager I needed to go to the hospital, and her response was, ‘Can’t you wait for your shift to be over?’”-

— Anonymous, Louisiana Amazon worker

“When I told Amazon I was expecting, they delayed my accommodations and wrote me up for sitting down and taking breaks—even after I fainted and was sent to the ER. After that, I was forced onto unpaid leave, then transferred far away, and my hours were cut in half…As a result, we lost our home and had to live in our car. The stress caused me to go into early labor. Because Amazon put me on unpaid leave and cut my hours, they said I no longer qualified for maternity leave or FMLA, benefits I had been counting on.”

— Genesis, former amazon worker

Our demands to Amazon

End Pregnancy Discrimination

Amazon must stop punishing pregnant workers by denying accommodations, forcing unsafe labor, and firing those who need basic protections guaranteed under federal law
Guarantee Safe Accommodations

Provide timely, safe, and reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers so no one is forced to choose between their paycheck and a healthy pregnancy.
Protect Worker Health & Safety

Prioritize the health of pregnant workers with policies that prevent harassment, medical emergencies, and miscarriages tied to unsafe job conditions.
Enforce Fair Treatment & Accountability

Hold managers accountable, enforce existing laws, and create clear policies to ensure pregnant workers are treated with dignity and fairness.