Germany: Amazon announces wage increase for logistics staff

US corporation Amazon will increase starting salaries for its logistics employees in Germany by over 4 percent in September. The future gross starting salary for unskilled workers will be 15.65 euros "and more", as announced by the German Amazon subsidiary in Munich. Current starting salaries at Amazon logistics are at least 15 euros. This will increase to over 16 euros in September of next year. The scheme applies to the more than 90 locations where Amazon ships, sorts or delivers parcels to end customers.