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Re:Amazon fires two UX designers critical of warehouse worki... by crispyambulance on Tuesday April 14, 2020 @01:48PM (#22869039)
The employees certainly knew this could happen, or at least should have been aware what they were getting into. I hope that's the case.

Every large company very clearly states, one way or another, that speaking about the company to the public without being a designated spokesperson is seriously grounds for termination.

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Re:Amazon fires two UX designers critical of warehouse worki... by crispyambulance on Tuesday April 14, 2020 @04:58PM (#22871367)
I am suggesting that they probably knew the consequences and were OK with the possibility they'd get fired. That's not "blaming the whistleblowers". I actually admire them for taking a stand and accepting the consequences.

Amazon should be protecting their warehouse workers. Taking a stand, getting fired under media spot-light for it is actually a really powerful message against Amazon.

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Re:Amazon fires two UX designers critical of warehouse worki... by aabeshou on Tuesday April 14, 2020 @05:06PM (#22871452)
got it, I misinterpreted your tone, my apologies
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Re:Amazon fires two UX designers critical of warehouse worki... by crispyambulance on Tuesday April 14, 2020 @05:17PM (#22871568)
That's OK, no worries!
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