Amazon’s internal memo shows how close the coronavirus data is tracking in the warehouse

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4 years ago

July 1, 2020

Amazon's internal memo shows how close the coronavirus data is tracking in the warehouse

But behind the scenes, Amazon has carefully tracked the spread of the virus in at least one warehouse, according to an internal memo seen by CNN Business. And the data itself can raise new concerns about infection rates at the facility.

Amazon has claimed beforehand that coronavirus cases “appear roughly at a level that is generally just below the level of actual community infection,” according to Amazon SVP from Dave Clark’s worldwide operation. But an internal memo revealed the level of infection in the Amazon warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota, was far higher than the surrounding community.

The Shakopee facility, known as MSP1, has an infection rate of 1.7%, according to the memo, first reported by Bloomberg. According to the memo, five local districts have lower tariffs. For example, Scott County, where Shakopee is located, has an infection rate of 0.1%, per the memo; infection rates in Hennepin County, where Minneapolis is, have a rate of 0.4% during the same period.

The memo, which appeared to be renewed until May 18, further divided departments, shifts and residential districts for 45 workers who were confirmed to have coronavirus. Detailed details highlight how closely the company oversees cases, although it chooses not to disclose this information to workers.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our team. We have rehired a large number of our data scientists, technology and operations employees to focus on Covid-19 and ensure the safety of our workforce, including thousands of people on our health and safety teams,” Amazon spokesman Kelly Cheeseman said in a statement to CNN Business. Cheeseman added that “in-depth analysis of the site is one of many tools that help us evaluate the complete picture in our building related to Covid-19.”

Amazon, which did not deny the existence of the memo, did not respond to questions about whether they collected similar information on other sites.

“We use various data to closely monitor the safety of our buildings and there is strong evidence that our employees do not multiply viruses in the workplace – what we see in general is that the overall level of infection and the increase or decrease in total cases are highly correlated with the level of community infection overall, “Cheeseman said in his statement. “For months Covid-19, thousands of employees and partners have worked on our Shakopee website and we believe people don’t spread the virus at work given the strong security measures we have taken.”

Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health said 88 workers at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, expressing views on figures that Amazon repeatedly refused to publish. The Minnesota Department of Health told CNN Business on Tuesday that 92 workers at the facility have now been declared positive, with a total of 198 workers in all Amazon facilities in Minnesota who have tested positive.

According to the memo, Amazon “regularly engages” with the Minnesota Department of Health and the prevailing regional health department regarding positive cases. But the memo also shows the significant desire of workers for more information. In the first two weeks of May, according to the memo, the Shakopee facility saw “64% of safety comments demanding transparency in details about infected Covid [Amazon Associates], requesting shift info, total amount, and the latest information. ”

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Some workers see the newly revealed internal data as validating safety issues voiced by workers in recent months. Some workers, including at least one at Shakopee facilities have been fired at Amazon facilities in the US after being vocal about the company’s alleged inadequate response to coronavirus. (Amazon previously said Shakopee workers were fired for “inappropriate language, behavior, and violating social distance guidelines.)

“This memo shows [Amazon] know the details, but they hide it from us, “said Hibaq Mohamed, who has worked as an Amazon associate for more than three and a half years at the Shakopee facility and has advocated greater safety precautions.” They don’t I don’t want to tell us – but this virus is deadly. ”

William Stolz, an Amazon colleague at the Shakopee facility, told CNN Business that “the data that came out really supports everything workers have said in the past few months about how serious the spread is on Amazon.”

Amazon has witnessed an increase in demand during a pandemic when people stay at home and view their products and services as a lifeline for basic household needs. But it has also been the subject of increased scrutiny of the workplace conditions of its 110 fulfillment centers across North America with 400,000 employees.

The company has faced pressure from more than a dozen lawyers The general has asked Amazon to release details of the Covid-19 case that was confirmed at its facility as part of broader demands regarding workers’ health and safety. New York Attorney General’s Office James Letitia James has interviewed workers from several Amazon facilities in New York City as part of an investigation into workers’ concerns about safety measures related to the corona virus. The company also faces lawsuits over alleged lack of coronavirus protection at its Staten Island facility.

While the total scope of confirmed corona virus cases in all its facilities is unknown, there are at least 10 deaths among Amazon warehouse employees who have tested positive for corona virus. But even as the number of confirmed cases continues to grow across the country, Amazon has eliminated several policies related to the corona virus for workers, including unlimited unlimited leave, an hourly wage increase of $ 2 and double overtime pay. On Monday, Amazon announced it would give more than $ 500 million as a “Thank you bonus” to frontline workers who were with the company throughout June.

Amazon said it shared with employees when there were confirmed cases where they worked, but workers said that communication was inconsistent. For example, an Amazon spokesperson previously confirmed to CNN Business that despite having included a number of confirmed cases when notifying workers, he stopped doing so because he did not find the figure useful.

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

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1 year ago

December 20, 2022

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Portuguese historical films will premiere on 29 December.

Method Media Bermuda will present the documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda on Thursday, December 29 at the Underwater Research Institute of Bermuda.

A spokesperson said: “Method Media is proud to bring Bermuda Fabric: Portugal History to Bermuda for its 5th and 6th showing at the Bermuda Underwater Observatory. In November and December 2019, Cloth: A Portuguese Story in Bermuda had four sold-out screenings. Now that Bermuda has reopened after the pandemic, it’s time to bring the film back for at least two screenings.

“There are tickets Ptix.bm For $ 20 – sessions at 15:30 and 18:00. Both screenings will be followed by a short Q&A session.

Director and producer Milton Raboso says, “FABRIC is a definitive account of the Portuguese community in Bermuda and its 151 years of history, but it also places Bermuda, Acors and Portugal in the world history and the events that have fueled those 151 years.

“It took more than 10 years to implement FABRIC. The film was supported by the Minister of Culture, the Government of the Azores and private donors.

“Bermuda Media Method [MMB] Created in 2011 by producer Milton Raposo. MMB has created content for a wide range of clients: Bermuda’s new hospital renovation, reinsurance, travel campaigns, international sports and more. MMB pays special attention to artistic, cultural and historical content.

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS ‘There will be room’

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December 20, 2022

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CRISTANO RONALDO CAN MAKE UP A GIANT IN CARIOCA AND PORTUGUESE TECHNICIAN SAYS 'There will be room'

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

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December 19, 2022

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Maestro de Braga is the first Portuguese in the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba.

Maestro Filipe Cunha, Artistic Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Braga, has been invited to conduct the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra, as announced today.

According to a statement sent by O MINHO, “he will be the first Portuguese conductor to conduct this orchestra in its entire history.”

In addition to this orchestra, the maestro will also work with the Lyceo Mozarteum de la Habana Symphony Orchestra.

The concerts will take place on 4 and 12 March 2023 at the National Theater of Cuba in Havana.

In the words of the maestro, quoted in the statement, “these will be very beautiful concerts with difficult but very complex pieces” and therefore he feels “very motivated”.

From the very beginning, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 will be performed by an Italian pianist (Luigi Borzillo), whom the maestro wants to bring to Portugal later this year. In the same concert, Mendelshon’s First Symphony will be performed.

Then, at the second concert, in the company of the Mexican clarinetist Angel Zedillo, he will perform the Louis Sfora Concerto No. 2. In this concert, the maestro also conducts Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony.

“This is an international recognition of my work. An invitation that I accept with humility and great responsibility. I was surprised to learn that I would be the first Portuguese member of the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. This is a very great honor,” the maestro said in a statement.

“I take with me the name of the city of Braga and Portugal with all the responsibility that goes with it, and I hope to do a good job there, leaving a good image and putting on great concerts. These will be very special concerts because, in addition to performing pieces that I love, especially Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, I will be directing two wonderful soloists who are also my friends. It will be very beautiful,” concludes Filipe Cunha.

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