Amazon is also offering hourly workers a new perk and an expanded benefit. Starting in early 2025, membership in the Prime program, which includes unlimited fast, free delivery of eligible as well as free access to the Prime Video streaming service among many other features, will be offered free of charge to hourly employees.

Employees will start receiving Prime, Amazons speedy shipping and video subscription service, as part of their compensation beginning early next year, the company said. The additional investment in pay and benefits,

Amazon also hiked wages for its contracted delivery drivers to roughly $22 an hour as part of a $2.1 billion investment this year.