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I can certainly understand the sentiment that has been expressed regarding work ethic and working conditions. However, I believe that the outrage at Amazon and other such employers relates to inequities in working conditions and in pay. It is ironic that the jobs that have some of the worst working conditions also have low pay. Things like garbage collection and fast food come to mind. If we truly had a free market economy these undesirable jobs would have to be better paid or no one would do them. This was actually coming to pass in the USA, but the government quickly imported people from other countries who were willing to do the work for less. A surplus of workers is certainly what the companies desire.
In Amazon's case, the outrage also lies in the fact that it is a large company, and could, if it so wished, make the working conditions better. The warehouses could be cooled, and design changes could save the workers from walking long distances. Amazon could also pay the workers more. None of these things are done, and it smacks of greed.
Lastly, some companies make money off of discoveries, inventions, etc. Others make their fortunes off of the backs of poorly paid workers. People generally dislike this. It is a race to the bottom to see who can pay their workers the least.
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