According to the Chicago Tribune, a group of former Amazon employees filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing the company of forcing them to work in dangerous environments. Amazon fired Davis after she threatened legal action if it didn't address the racist death threat, according to her.
In May, workers at the company's MDW2 warehouse found two racist messages using the N-word scribbled on the wall of one of the facility's bathrooms. After her co-workers discovered the graffiti, Davis left her job. Amazon allegedly sent a text message to staff saying law enforcement did not identify threats to the site's safety.
White employees at MDW2 were allowed to wear clothing with the Confederate flag on it. One person had a shirt with a flag on both the back and sleeves.
Amazon works hard to protect its employees from discrimination, and to provide an environment where employees feel safe, according to a spokesman for the company. Amazon doesn't tolerate hate or racism.
At a press conference, Davis said she would like to see Amazon improve the representation of black workers at the facility. She is trying to get her job back. Amazon has been accused of allowing racism in the past. A manager with the company said she was harassed by her supervisor who used racial stereotypes. In the past, the company has terminated employees who wanted to improve conditions at their workplace.
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