Vigil held for Illinois Amazon warehouse victims as families question safety precautions

Amazon is facing criticism for its treatment of workers after a tornado tore through one of its warehouse facilities in Illinois, killing several people. Bloomberg News tech reporter Spencer Soper joins CBSN to discuss more.

[janetdotson]

Telling a driver not to seek shelter once the sirens are blaring is an OSHA violation. Those sirens mean seek shelter immediately.

[happyswim]

What Amazon did was very cruel. So, why is the President silent on this situation? Amazon needs to be held accountable by the political leaders, as well as the people.

[cdjw]

" Condolences to the Families !" Amen

[nosyrosie]

Oh, my. God. I'm sorry for the loss of these families. 💐

[jimbarrow]

Amazon employee should show the world the text message. Someone needs fired.

[sulpicioloaiza]

Wow, sending prayers for comfort.
They should have taken some of those profits for safety measures❣

[dispmonk]

Pretty simple… if you feel your life is in danger and your employer doesn’t care… then you shouldn’t work there. Walking away is very easy, especially if your not alone in the world.

[lurkingarachnid]

They're pretty much built like empty Amazon shipping boxes

[gsalad]

Meanwhile Jeff is thanking his employees so he can go to slightly above the ozone layer

[carolynwertelecki]

Putting employees lives over the financial welfare of Jeff Bezos is worse than discussing.

[richh]

Side effects of trickle down slavery, nothing will change, profits are paramount.

[victorylaurelproductions]

Slower production is understandable during bad weather. Amazon should of had a better plan in place.

[karyherndon]

Heartbreaking otherwise. Tornadoes are horrible. Prayers for these families.

[jrbland]

God BLESS EVERYONE WHO LOST THIER LIFE.
SENDING PRAYERS TO ALL

[coralclark]

Prayers for those lost and their families. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[jennifercoleman]

That should have never happened. No one should have to work during tornadoes and storms

[nobiedupree]

All companies should have safe rooms available for employees period. Certified safe rooms built inside these buildings. And weather awareness at all times when weather is known to be coming.

[candacedawn]

I wonder what the victims' final thoughts were. I can imagine the terror. May they rest in peace.

[kel]

the bigger Amazon gets the bigger target it is

[happyswim]

The pastor said "there's nothing to be merry about." I disagree. Yes, it is a time of mourning. But, there are people who are alive. Comfort one another. He needs to pray for them. And, offer any help he can.