During one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, Amazon workers across the globe have taken to the streets to protest the company’s practices.

Amazon India has kicked off its first-ever 'Black Friday' sale, a globally celebrated shopping event. The sale started today and will continue till December 2, giving customers a plethora of deals on premium brands across categories.

Amazon employees globally, including those in India, have initiated protests during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period to demand accountability for labor and environmental issues. The 'Make Amazon Pay' movement is supported by international unions aiming to challenge Amazon's business practices.