Amazon (AMZN) has quickly learned that having alleged neo-Nazis guard your warehouses isn’t the best PR move. The Associated Press reports that Amazon has cut ties with HESS, a security company that has alleged ties to neo-Nazi groups and that shares a name with Rudolf Hess, who served as Hitler’s deputy in the Nazi party. Although Amazon didn’t say whether HESS had actual links to neo-Nazi groups, the company did acknowledge that HESS engaged in “discrimination and intimidation” against Amazon warehouse workers, as revealed during a documentary that aired last week on German TV channel ARD.
Amazon cuts ties with security firm linked to neo-Nazis
Published Feb 18th, 2013 2:41PM EST
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Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.
