Thousands of warehouse workers and delivery drivers for the world's largest online retailer in the UK, US, Germany, Italy and Spain and more countries will stage walkouts on the firm's biggest sale day of the year this week.

It marks the fourth year that the Make Amazon Pay group has protested on Black Friday.

Unions UNI Global Union and Progressive International are once again calling for more rights and safer conditions for the staff, as well as measures to tackle climate change.

Christy Hoffman, the general secretary of UNI Global Union, commented: “This day of action grows every year because the movement to hold Amazon accountable keeps getting bigger and stronger.

“Workers know that it doesn’t matter what country you’re in or what your job title is, we are all united in the fight for higher wages, an end to unreasonable quotas, and a voice on the job. That’s what workers in Coventry are striking for, and that is why workers around the world are standing up to Make Amazon Pay.”

Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, co-general coordinator of the Progressive International, added: “This global day of action is more than a protest. It is a worldwide declaration that this age of abuse must end.”

An Amazon UK spokesperson told The Independent: “These groups represent a variety of interests, and while we’re always listening and looking at ways to improve, we remain proud of the competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and engaging, safe work experience we provide our teams."