Amazon workers on a 41-day strike have accused the company of ‘intentionally freezing’ their bank accounts

Amazon warehouse workers in Germany who have been on a 41-day-long strike against Amazon have accused the company of "intentionally freezing" their bank accounts in retaliation, Politico reported on Thursday.<br><br>Employees at Amazon's warehouse in Leipzig, a city in eastern Germany, began the strike on July 24 seeking better wages and working conditions. The strike is organized by the ver.di labor union, which is also currently negotiating wages for Amazon employees at other warehouses in the country.<br><br>The strike is expected to continue at least until September 8, when Amazon is set to present its official offer in the wage negotiations, the union has said.<br><br>The company is freezing workers' Amazon accounts until they have returned to work, according to Politico. Some workers have also been banned from selling products on the platform where they were earning extra income to cover their living expenses.<br><br>"Many colleagues can no longer pay their rent or buy food. It's a case of bullying, it's a case of harassment, it's a case of pressure," a striking Amazon worker told Politico.<br><br>Amazon workers on strike in Germany have accused the tech giant of "intentionally freezing" their bank accounts and putting their income at risk in a bid to pressure them into returning to work. The labor dispute in the eastern city of Leipzig, which has been ongoing since July 24, highlights concerns over how workers' rights may be affected under the company's efforts to boost efficiency and cut costs.