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1. PopeDo+Eh[view] [source] 2020-04-14 17:54:53
>>claude+(OP)
In general, trash talking one's employer in public is usually inversely proportional to the longevity of one's employment with said employer.
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2. pera+At[view] [source] 2020-04-14 18:49:31
>>PopeDo+Eh
Making requests to improve important safety practices is considered "trash talking"? Such a harsh stance for those working at warehouse during a pandemic from someone probably working from home...
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3. PopeDo+ky[view] [source] 2020-04-14 19:11:57
>>pera+At
Mostly I was attempting to comment on the fact that I'm not surprised when anyone working at any company gets fired for publicly criticizing the company. If I work for you, I'd expect to get fired for criticizing you in public. As another user "segmondy" pointed out...

"Don't bite the hand that feeds you. If you must talk against your employer in public, better go anonymous, if you have the courage to reveal your real identity, great! but be ready to bear the consequences. It's unfortunate, but most companies will do the same." [1]

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22870053

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4. TAForO+Py[view] [source] 2020-04-14 19:14:50
>>PopeDo+ky
For what it's worth https://www.whistleblowers.gov/

> You have the right to report if your workplace is unsafe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

> If you have concerns, you have the right to speak up about them without fear of retaliation.

Whether or not Amazon ran afoul of the rules remains to be seen.

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