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Amazon Workers Increasingly Rely on Food Assistance and Medicaid
Original: Amazon workers rely on SNAP, Medicaid
Reports highlight that many Amazon workers in the United States depend on SNAP food benefits and Medicaid despite being employed, reigniting debate over wages and working conditions at the retail giant. Critics argue the company effectively shifts labor costs to taxpayers, while defenders point to the broader low-wage economy. Amazon has previously said its pay and benefits are competitive.
Why now: Renewed scrutiny of low pay at major employers is drawing attention to taxpayer-funded support for workers at profitable companies.
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