Over 1,000 employees at an Amazon warehouse in central England have gone on strike once more, according to the GMB trade union. This strike is part of an ongoing dispute over wages.

The striking workers, who walked out of Amazon's facility in Coventry, are also planning to strike on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as on November 24, which is Black Friday and an important date in Amazon's calendar.

Workers at the Coventry site previously went on strike in January.

This latest action comes at the end of a year that has witnessed increased labor unrest in the UK as workers seek better wage increases to cope with rising inflation.

Amazon responded to the strike by saying, "We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, all while working in a safe, modern work environment. At Amazon, these benefits and opportunities come with the job, as does the ability to communicate directly with the company's leadership."

Last month, Amazon, which employs 75,000 people in the UK, announced that starting from October 15, the minimum wage would increase by at least one pound per hour, ranging from £11.80 to £12.50, depending on the location. Pay rates will further increase to between £12.30 and £13 per hour starting from April next year.

According to Amazon, these increases will cost the company £170 million ($209 million) and will result in a 20% rise in the minimum starting pay over the course of two years, and a 50% increase since 2018.

The mandated minimum wage by the UK government is £10.42 per hour for individuals aged 23 and over.

Amazon is experiencing the effects of unionization efforts on a global scale. Last year, workers at an Amazon warehouse in New York City voted to establish the first union at the company. Photo by M J Richardson, Wikimedia commons.