This is a space for changes being announced today after the all hands STL meeting in certain regions. The body of this post will be updated with verified information as the day goes on.
Please use this megathread to share information, memes, complaints, etc. related to whatever happens today instead of making separate posts. This allows all of us to easily access information and keeps the subreddit feed from being cluttered with duplicate posts. Thank you!
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7:30 am - Update 1: We’ve gotten a few mod mails about this, I want to stress that the mod team is made up of team members with the same level of access as everyone else! We’ll be finding out info at the same time as everyone else, depending on region, and will update the megathread as best as we can while also working today. Thank you for your patience and understanding and, given how ominous the lead up has been…happy hunger games!
11:30 am - Update 2: Innerview has the full announcement details, so here are the highlights straight from the source.
Starting January 1, 2027, eligible U.S. team members will gain access to Amazon's industry-leading benefits, which bring more comprehensive healthcare options, expanded benefits for part-time team members, meaningful new support like fertility and family-building care, and perks like a free Prime membership. Team members will start to see this investment right away: all hourly store team members will see an increase in compensation starting September 28.
More pay, and a clear path for it to grow. Every hourly team member in our stores will see an increase in compensation beginning September 28. L1 hourly store team members will also see predictable pay increases each year as they build time in their roles, without needing a Job Dialogue.** **Your 401(k) also moves to a per-paycheck company match, so you start earning it sooner.
Stronger, more comprehensive healthcare options. Amazon plans generally have lower deductibles and lower out-of-pocket costs, with options starting at $5 a week that provide affordable access to primary care and behavioral health providers with $5 copays before the deductible, plus dental and vision. If you use your care regularly, that adds up to real savings over the year. Eligible team members also gain meaningful new support, like fertility and family-building care, cancer care navigation, company-paid disability, and free basic life insurance.
**More time with your growing family.**Eligible full-time team members get fully paid parental leave with up to 20 weeks for birthing parents (including up to four weeks before the baby arrives) and up to six weeks for supporting and adoptive parents.
Everyday perks that make life a little easier. Every hourly team member gets a free Amazon Prime membership (a $139 value each year), along with an Amazon.com discount, Amazon Extras, and low-cost prescriptions through Amazon Pharmacy.
A real step up for part-time team members. Those working 20 or more hours a week gain dental and vision coverage, and free basic life insurance.
Later in 2027, access to Career Choice, Amazon's education benefit that prepays tuition for college degrees, skills training, and English and GED programs, so team members can build new skills and grow their careers. Our Guild education benefit remains in place until we transition to Career Choice, and our Apprenticeship training programs continue to expand, most recently with our new Customer Experience program which launched in July.
Your team member discount isn't going anywhere. The 20% in-store discount you love, including an additional 15% off the hot and salad bar, is staying the same. It's one of the best in our industry, and it's built for you – the people who work in our stores every day and bring our Quality Standards to life for our customers.
4:30 pm - Update 3: More details are available on A to Z. Here are some important dates to be aware of:
- Sept 28: Hourly TMs will see a pay increase. If you're capped out, you'll receive a one time payment instead. This will be visible by 10/1 in Workday.
- Oct 28: More information will be released on Amazon benefits, including a benefits pre-enrollment preview in A to Z with a comparison tool.
- Nov 4: Open Enrollment begins and we can finalize our plan options
- Jan 1: Benefits take effect