Amazon Grapples With Prime Day-Ramadan Conflict

The video discusses the challenges faced by East African Muslim immigrants working at Amazon warehouses in Minnesota during Ramadan, a month when Muslims fast and seek time off. Jeelani Hussein, Executive Director of CAIR Minnesota, explains how his organization is involved in addressing these issues. He highlights the need for better accommodations for Muslim employees during Ramadan and shares examples of best practices from other companies. The video emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, especially during significant cultural and religious observances.

What was the main reason for tension in Minnesota's Twin Cities region during Amazon's sales promotion?

• The overlap of the sales promotion with Ramadan

• A strike by Amazon employees

• A shortage of products in Amazon warehouses

• A new policy introduced by Amazon

What role does Jeelani Hussein play in the situation with Amazon employees?

• He is a manager at Amazon

• He is a union leader

• He is a government official

• He is the executive director of Care Minnesota

What is one of the main challenges faced by Muslim employees at Amazon during Ramadan?

• Limited access to prayer spaces

• Increased workload

• Lack of transportation

• Fasting while maintaining their workload

What happened to a 14-month employee at Amazon during Ramadan?

• She was transferred to another department

• She was promoted

• She received an award for her performance

• She was let go for not meeting a certain ratio

What do other companies in the Twin Cities region do to accommodate Muslim employees during Ramadan?

• They offer free meals

• They provide spaces for prayer and recognize fasting needs

• They give additional bonuses

• They reduce working hours