10th Oct 2023: McDonald’s and Amazon’s ties to alleged labor trafficking: Five key takeaways
McDonald’s and Amazon have been tied to alleged labor trafficking. Foreign workers at the Middle East locations of US and UK brands allege low pay, harsh conditions, and a legal limbo with few protections. Today the Guardian has published an investigation into labor conditions at the Persian Gulf locations of major US and UK brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s and the InterContinental Hotels Group.