Journalist Oobah Butler, known for his outrageous stunts, has gone undercover to expose what he claims is a grueling and unsafe working environment at Amazon's distribution centers.
Butler's investigation begins with him posing as a worker at an Amazon distribution center in Coventry, England. Equipped with a hidden camera, he records what he alleges to be a harsh and hazardous environment for employees. According to Butler, workers suffer from foot and back pain, endure hot and stuffy trucks, and are constantly monitored by cameras and scanners.
In response to these claims, an Amazon spokesperson asserts that the company prioritizes employee safety and well-being. They state that Amazon provides protective clothing and footwear and has health and safety teams on-site to ensure a safe working environment.
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However, the documentary takes a shocking turn when Butler shifts his focus to Amazon's delivery drivers. These drivers claim that they face immense pressure to deliver packages on time, leaving them with insufficient time for bathroom breaks. As a result, they allege resorting to urinating in bottles to avoid stopping for breaks.
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Amazon denies these allegations and asserts that its drivers receive reminders to take regular breaks through the Amazon Delivery app.
One particularly disturbing claim made by the drivers is that they face penalties if they return to the warehouse with bottles in their trucks. To avoid this, they allegedly dispose of the bottles by the side of the road. In an attempt to expose this alleged flaw, Butler collects these bottles, filters them, adds lemon juice and sugar, and bottles them as a bitter lemon drink called Release.
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Surprisingly, Butler claims that it was remarkably easy to get his product approved on Amazon. He states that he started in the Refillable Pump Dispenser category but was eventually moved into the drinks category by the algorithm. He even alleges that an Amazon representative reached out to him, offering assistance with packaging, shipping, and logistics through the Fulfillment by Amazon program.
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It is important to note that Butler did not actually send urine to anyone. Instead, he had his friends purchase the product, only to cancel their orders later. Despite this, Release managed to become the number one bestseller in the Bitter Lemon category on Amazon. Butler describes feeling a mix of excitement and fear when he witnessed real people attempting to purchase his product.
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Amazon has since removed Release Energy from its site, with an Amazon spokesperson condemning the stunt as crude. They emphasize that Amazon has industry-leading tools in place to prevent genuinely unsafe products from being listed.
"The Great Amazon Heist" serves as a shocking exposé of Amazon's alleged mistreatment of its workers and its susceptibility to scams. The documentary raises significant questions about the level of trust we place in online platforms and the value we assign to human dignity.
Butler hopes that his documentary will encourage people to think twice before making purchases on Amazon or considering employment with the company. He aims to demonstrate that there is more to life than convenience and cheap prices.
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