Rep. Angie Craig Urges Amazon to Support Shakopee Workforce, Requests Additional Information on Facility Closure

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following Amazon’s announcement that they would close their Shakopee sorting facility, U.S. Representative Angie Craig issued the following statement:

“I’m disappointed with Amazon’s decision to close their sorting facility in Shakopee and the impact it could have on many of the 680 people who work there. I have reached out to Amazon to let them know that I will do everything in my power as a Member of Congress to ensure they keep their word about finding new jobs for these individuals where possible in Shakopee as well as the broader Twin Cities area.

“Shakopee is a growing and vibrant community, and I appreciate that Amazon has chosen to grow there over the years with its fulfillment center. I’m working to encourage the company to retain as many employees as possible in the Shakopee community, and I encourage the company to strongly support anyone who is not able to be retained.”

Rep. Craig also announced plans to write to Amazon asking for an update on the following as soon as available:

• How many of the 680 employees were able to be transferred to another Shakopee facility?
• How many of the 680 employees were transferred to another Amazon facility in the Twin Cities area?
• What percentage of those employees transferred received equal or greater pay than in their previous role at the sorting facility?
• How many of the 680 jobs were eliminated?
• What was the average pay of the jobs eliminated?
• What was the severance provided to employees whose jobs were eliminated?
• What was the company’s profit in 2022?
• Where and who will now do the sorting for Amazon that previously was completed at this Shakopee facility?

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