“It's easy to declaim on labor issues, but the challenge is quality work, not bracelet work.” Thus the Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, comments on Amazon's decision by speaking in Rome at the City of the Other Economy, alongside the president of the Lazio Region, Nicola Zingaretti.
The American giant has patented an electronic bracelet capable of accurately monitoring the movements of workers' hands, vibrating to guide them in the right direction and effectively controlling all their movements. "The horizon of our next season of reforms must be work and inclusive growth", said Gnetiloni again.
The criticisms of the head of the Italian government have aroused the reaction of Amazon. “In all the countries in which we operate we strictly comply with all labor regulations – reads a note – Patents take years to be approved and do not necessarily reflect the current developments that our products and services are having. In the last 20 years we have introduced several technological innovations to support our employees during their work and make processes simpler and more effective".
