Amazon to allow workers to take around 10 weeks off during school holidays

The GMB union, which is fighting Amazon for recognition, said that while flexible working is welcome, most workers still want better wages (Picure: Reuters/Amit Dave/File Photo)

Amazon says it will offer workers a new contract giving parents and grandparents the choice to work only during term-time.

The online retail giant said the move would allow people with children to take six weeks of holiday in summer and two weeks at Easter and Christmas when schools are shut.

However,...