…associate who works as a pharmacy technician at a Walmart in the Midwest, said that cashiers in his store aren’t provided PPE — instead, they have to bring their own….
…slowly and inconsistently in response to workers’ safety concerns. In Los Angeles, UFCW 770 is addressing the lack of action from companies. The union is purchasing needed safety equipment for…
…“We are in the middle of an emergency, we are in the middle of a pandemic and it’s all hands on deck, but submit the paperwork if you think it’s…
…its unemployment, healthcare, and other safety-net programs to cover independent contractors. The NYC Comptroller has recommended that basic safety net protections must extend to New Yorkers regardless of immigration status,…
…experience concerning community safety. “Mutual aid in its simplest form is cooperation for the common good,” said Kaba. “My survival is tied to other people’s survival, and I don’t think…
…providing free testing and treatment for COVID-19 infections for everyone, including immigrants. For “severely impacted sectors” such as transportation, construction, retail, entertainment, and hospitality, it advocates federal funding of payroll…
…they don’t have most of the safety-net protections that regular employees do. “It looks like revenue is down 70% to 80% for the people that are still driving,” Bhairavi Desai,…
“What we are asking for today is a bailout for the American worker, not just for American industry.” —- UNITE HERE International President D. Taylor WASHINGTON—Perhaps no industry in the…
…“It’s a lot of stress,” Espinal says. “With the online classes and the reduced work [week], I feel like I’m in limbo when it comes to being a productive person.” …
…Clairjeune added. “I take great pride in doing my job and so do the other men and women. We play a vital role in ensuring that passengers make it safely…
