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No doubt this is partly in response to articles like this: http://articles.mcall.com/2011-09-18/news/mc-allentown-amazo... which describe surprisingly poor working conditions in an Amazon warehouse in rural PA.

"During summer heat waves, Amazon arranged to have paramedics parked in ambulances outside, ready to treat any workers who dehydrated or suffered other forms of heat stress. Those who couldn't quickly cool off and return to work were sent home or taken out in stretchers and wheelchairs and transported to area hospitals. And new applicants were ready to begin work at any time."



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