labor union verity says almost 2000 300 workers are already on strike, this in the context of a disputehat began almost a year ago. that is when germany agreed to raise pay for workers across the retail industry, but amazon argues it is not part of it. >> amazon is talking about how they are an agency working in logistics and claiming they are paying the top right for this sector. they might as well say that we are paid twice as much as hairdressers. >> this close to christmas workers chose to start the strike on monday to mark and historic anniversary. one year ago, amazon orders in germany reached their peak at 53% and. >> and exclusive talk to buy germany's artist mobile network group ee. these negotiations were reported earlier in the month. it would create a telik communications giants in the u.k., giving bt fixed line mobile broad land services. meanwhile, this agency having its busiest day of the year, saying it expects to process 40 million cards, letters, and packages. to keep up with the holiday rush, they will be delivering seven days a week in some areas, including christmas