The free Prime membership, however, is exclusive to front-line workers, the company told Fortune. Corporate employees will still need to shell out the full amount to buy their own subscriptions. However, all employees, both logistics and corporate, will continue to receive 10% off Amazon merchandise, up to a maximum discount of $100 per year.

The company will spend over $2.2 billion on the hikes that will take the base salaries of hourly workers to more than $22 an hour, and more than $29 an hour including benefits. Amazon's decision comes as one of the biggest employers in the U.

The dates for this year's Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale have been announced: October 8 and 9, 2024. The sale hasn't started yet, but there are already some great deals under $100 available at Amazon now.

We're rounding up today's top Amazon deals. From home finds to tech gadgets, Amazon's "Today's Deals" section is stocked with savings. To help you navigate the deals, we're rounding up highly rated picks that start at 40% off.

Amazon just announced the dates for their Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. This October 8th and 9th, you'll be able to take advantage of some serious savings on everything from TVs to smart home gear to holiday gifts.