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Amazon Drivers Brace for Extreme Heat: ‘Risking Their Lives’
Amazon delivery drivers in New York City face extreme heat during a historic heat wave, with workers reporting insufficient measures like rationed water supplies and inadequate cooling in vehicles. Amazon has adjusted routes and increased rest breaks, but subcontracted workers describe these efforts as inconsistent and insufficient.
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