Thousands of Amazon workers around the world began striking on Black Friday in order to receive improved pay and working conditions.

Organized by UNI Global Union and Progressive International, the demonstrations aim to hold Amazon accountable for alleged labor abuses, environmental harm, and anti-union practices. Workers in major cities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia will join protests supported by unions and advocacy groups.

Amazon employees around the world are preparing for protests and strikes on Black Friday. The global effort has been organized by UNI Global Union, which represents service industry workers, and activist group Progressive International.