Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed that Amazon pays 'starvation wages' and strips workers of 'ability to access health care,' which contributes to Jeff Bezos' personal wealth. Amazon shot back, saying Ocasio-Cortez is 'just wrong.' So, who's right?
Washington During an interview with ABC News, New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dodged the question of whether Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos would still be a billionaire under her political prescriptions. Instead she attacked how Amazon treats its employees, claiming the e-commerce giant's practices of paying"starvation wages and stripping them of their ability to access health care," contribute to Jeff Bezos's personal wealth.
Amazon shot back, saying that Ocasio-Cortez is"just wrong" and that Amazon is"a leader on pay" starting at $15 an hour."We also lobby to raise federal min wage," the company said. So, who's right?Facts First: While $15 an hour does not meet the threshold of a"livable wage" for the average American, and Amazon paid zero federal taxes in 2017 and 2018, those are not the sole reasons for Bezos' massive fortune.
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